Pakistan, May 19 -- Lionel Messi struck a goal and a dazzling assist to finally earn Inter Miami a first win at their new stadium Sunday, beating the Portland Timbers 2-0.

The 38-year-old Argentine icon confounded the Timbers' defence all night long in a timely reminder of the danger he still poses at the World Cup, which kicks off in less than a month.

Messi struck first, starting and finishing a slick team goal for the defending Major League Soccer champions on the half-hour mark.

Messi laid off the ball to Luis Suarez, who found Telasco Segovia with a through ball. Segovia's instinctive backheel landed back at the feet of Messi, who swept it into the far corner from close range.

Ten minutes later, fellow Argentine Rodrigo De Paul r...