Luis Suarez scored twice and Preston Plambeck grabbed a late winner as Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi, &nbsp;beat Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday to spoil Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut. Uruguayan veteran Suarez captained Miami with Messi and fellow Argentine Rodrigo de Paul missing four days after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. The 37-year-old Poland striker Lewandowski was making his MLS debut having signed from Barcelona after they were crowned Spanish champions.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games-opening-ceremony-date-time-performers-all-you-need-to-know-1784726628268">Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony: All you need to know</a>Prolific goalscorer Lewandowski, who also starred for Bayern Munich from 2014-2022 and has more than 700 goals for club and country, started for Chicago and played 63 minutes.But it was 20-year-old Plambeck, a product of Miami's youth system, who emerged as the unlikely hero, coming off the bench to score the 87th-minute winner.Lewandowski had an attempt blocked in the 14th minute, but the Fire got on the board four minutes later through a calamitous own goal.Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo, starting in place of Canada World Cup keeper Dayne St. Clair, took a swing at a routine pass back from Ian Fray only to miss and see it roll into the net.Suarez levelled from the penalty spot in the 27th minute and put Miami ahead in the 51st, firing home after being set-up by a brilliant backheel from German Berterame.Chicago's South African Puso Dithejane made it 2-2 in the 67th minute only for Plambeck to have the final say by volleying home the rebound for his first Miami goal after goalkeeper Chris Brady had parried Suarez's close-range shot.

Prolific goalscorer Lewandowski, who also starred for Bayern Munich from 2014-2022 and has more than 700 goals for club and country.

Luis Suarez scored twice and Preston Plambeck grabbed a late winner as Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi, beat Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday to spoil Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut. Uruguayan veteran Suarez captained Miami with Messi and fellow Argentine Rodrigo de Paul missing four days after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. The 37-year-old Poland striker Lewandowski was making his MLS debut having signed from Barcelona after they were crowned Spanish champions. Also Read - Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony: All you need to know Prolific goalscorer Lewandowski, who also starred for Bayern Munich from 2014-2022 and has more than 700 goals for club and country, started for Chicago and played 63 minutes. But it was 20-year-old Plambeck, a product of Miami's youth system, who emerged as the unlikely hero, coming off the bench to score the 87th-minute winner. Lewandowski had an attempt blocked in the 14th minute, but the Fire got on the board four minutes later through a calamitous own goal. Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo, starting in place of Canada World Cup keeper Dayne St. Clair, took a swing at a routine pass back from Ian Fray only to miss and see it roll into the net. Suarez levelled from the penalty spot in the 27th minute and put Miami ahead in the 51st, firing home after being set-up by a brilliant backheel from German Berterame. Chicago's South African Puso Dithejane made it 2-2 in the 67th minute only for Plambeck to have the final say by volleying home the rebound for his first Miami goal after goalkeeper Chris Brady had parried Suarez's close-range shot.

Prolific goalscorer Lewandowski, who also starred for Bayern Munich from 2014-2022 and has more than 700 goals for club and country.

Messi's Inter Miami spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut for Chicago Fire with 2-1 win

Jordi Alba's goal in the 75th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 home victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the MLS standings, despite the injury-enforced absence of Lionel Messi.

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Inter's 16th win in 25 games took them to 53 points, five clear of second-placed FC Cincinnati who lost 3-1 at New York Red Bulls.

Paraguayan midfielder Matias Rojas gave Miami the lead in the sixth minute.

Saudi-born German defender Rafael Czichos equalized for the Fire in the 73rd minute before former Spain star Alba scored the winner two minutes later.

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In New York, Cincinnati were stunned by two goals from Scottish midfielder Lewis Morgan either side of defender Kyle Duncan's strike as the Red Bulls led 3-0 after 59 minutes.

Corey Baird got the Cincinnati consolation in the 67th minute.

A hat-trick by Philadelphia's Daniel Gazdag gave the Union a 3-0 win over visiting Nashville.

Gazdag scored in the 10th, 39th and 89th minutes to keep Philadephia one point behind Atlanta for the last East playoff spot.

Norwegian defender Stian Gregersen scored in the 60th and 77th minutes as Atlanta United came from behind at home to beat Columbus 2-1.

Canadian midfielder Richie Laryea scored in the 38th minute to give Toronto a 1-0 victory at Montreal.

Jordi Alba's goal in the 75th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 home victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the MLS standings, despite the injury-enforced absence of Lionel Messi.

Jordi Alba's goal in the 75th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 home victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the MLS standings, despite the injury-enforced absence of Lionel Messi. WATCH VIDEO - Jordi Alba with a magical volley to give us the lead 💥🤩 pic.twitter.com/yqtZ7YJJTi — Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 21, 2024 × Inter's 16th win in 25 games took them to 53 points, five clear of second-placed FC Cincinnati who lost 3-1 at New York Red Bulls. Paraguayan midfielder Matias Rojas gave Miami the lead in the sixth minute. Saudi-born German defender Rafael Czichos equalized for the Fire in the 73rd minute before former Spain star Alba scored the winner two minutes later. ALSO READ: Controversy erupts in Indian Football Federation as technical committee member Bhaichung Bhutia resigns In New York, Cincinnati were stunned by two goals from Scottish midfielder Lewis Morgan either side of defender Kyle Duncan's strike as the Red Bulls led 3-0 after 59 minutes. Corey Baird got the Cincinnati consolation in the 67th minute. A hat-trick by Philadelphia's Daniel Gazdag gave the Union a 3-0 win over visiting Nashville. Gazdag scored in the 10th, 39th and 89th minutes to keep Philadephia one point behind Atlanta for the last East playoff spot. Norwegian defender Stian Gregersen scored in the 60th and 77th minutes as Atlanta United came from behind at home to beat Columbus 2-1. Canadian midfielder Richie Laryea scored in the 38th minute to give Toronto a 1-0 victory at Montreal.

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Messi's Inter Miami spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut for Chicago Fire with 2-1 win

MLS: Jordi Alba scores winner against Chicago as Messi-less Inter Miami extends lead at top – WATCH VIDEO