Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 23 Jul 2026
Inter Miami win despite comical own goal in MLS return
Goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo's howler gifted Chicago an early lead, but Miami rallied to win 3-2.
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Inter MiamiCompetition
MLS
Score
Inter Miami 3-2 Chicago Fire
Scorers
Suarez (2), Plambeck; Dithejane, Novo (og)
Venue
Nu Stadium
What happened. Inter Miami beat Chicago Fire 3-2 in their first game after the World Cup break, despite an own goal from goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo.
- Luis Suarez scored a brace in the 27th and 51st minutes.
- Preston Plambeck scored the winner in the 87th minute.
- Miami sit second in MLS standings, five points behind Nashville.
Inter Miami continue their season without Lionel Messi, who is resting after the World Cup.
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