Inter Miami: Preseason Woes Persist in 4-3 Loss
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Inter Miami's preseason struggles persisted as they suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to Saudi club Al Hilal at Kingdom Arena. Despite goals from Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, and David Ruiz, a late goal sealed the victory for the Saudi league leader.
The match showcased Miami's defensive vulnerabilities, conceding two goals in the opening 13 minutes to former Fulham and Newcastle forwards Aleksandar Mitrovic and Abdullah Al-Hamdan. Despite facing a depleted Al Hilal squad missing eight players, Miami found themselves 2-0 down early in the game.
Suarez, the Uruguayan forward who recently joined the club, pulled one back for Miami in the 34th minute after a play initiated by former FC Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba. The goal, initially ruled offside but later allowed aft...