Messi fires Inter Miami past Columbus Crew

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami edged to a 3-2 away win over Columbus Crew in their Major League Soccer (MLS) clash on Wednesday.

The visitors went ahead when Messi ran onto Jordi Alba's long pass and cut around his marker before using the outside of his left foot to slot a shot past goalkeeper Patrick Schulte.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner doubled the advantage