Florida, May 19 -- Lionel Messi has urged Inter Miami to stay "united" as his side's miserable run continued with a 3-0 defeat at home to Orlando City in the MLS.
The loss in the Florida derby was Miami's fifth in seven games in all competitions as they dropped to sixth in the Eastern Conference.
Argentina forward Messi, 37, who is a record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, had just two shots on target and scuffed a free-kick in a subdued performance.
"Now we'll truly see if we're a team in difficult times, because when everything's going well it's very easy," said Messi.
"When difficult times come, that's when we have to be more united than ever, be a true team, and pull ourselves together."
Orlando went ahead just before half-time throu...