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Messi's goal was not enough

A lively squirrel temporarily stole the spotlight at TQL Stadium on Saturday night, scampering across the turf to briefly halt play during an enthralling 3-3 draw between FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC. The unexpected animal cameo brought loud cheers from the home crowd amid a chaotic Major League Soccer encounter packed with six goals.

Antoine Griezmann continued his red-hot form at Inter.co Stadium on Saturday night, scoring for a fifth straight game to set Orlando City on course for a dominant 3-0 victory against Toronto FC. Late efforts from rookie Harvey Sarajian and Ivan Angulo sealed the points to snap the visitors' seven-match unbeaten run in Major League Soccer.

Lionel Messi looked to have inspired Inter Miami to a vital victory with a spectacular second-half strike against Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC. However, the Herons were denied all three points when Sam Surridge struck late in stoppage time to salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw for the visitors at Nu Stadium on Saturday night.