New Delhi: Lionel Messi made a stunning comeback after injury and scored two goals for Inter Miami against the Philadelphia Union at the Chase Stadium in Miami. The Argentine made his return to football after suffering an ankle injury at the Copa America Final.
The Philadelphia Union scored the first goal in just 2 minutes during Saturday’s clash. Mikael Uhre went past a defender and slotted a shot past Drake Callendar, giving the Union an early advantage.
In reply, Messi netted a brace in just four minutes to put Inter-Miami in the winning position at the home venue. He scored his first goal in the 26th minute of the game, his former Barcelona teammate and Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez provided an assist.
LIKE HE NEVER LEFT.
Leo Messi finds the equalizer for @InterMiamiCF in style. pic.twitter.com/sC08aAVGWI
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 15, 2024
Just four minutes later, Jordi Alba made an assist to Messi in the box and he scored the second goal for the team. Both of his goals came in the first half, which gave Inter Miami an advantage leading into the second half.
A dream return for Messi!
Two goals in the space of a few minutes & Miami are flying. 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/9yQonEwrIL
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 15, 2024
Suarez scored a brilliant stunner of his own just before halftime but, unfortunately, it was called back for offside. He got his goal in the last few seconds of the match with Lionel Messi making an assist.
Inter Miami stays on top after victory
Inter Miami defeated the Philadelphia Union by 3-1 to keep themselves at the top of the MLS points table and Messi is inching closer to a Golden Boot finish after scoring two goals. His total goal count in the MLS is at 14. Messi’s return to football is also a huge boost for Argentina as they are scheduled to face Venezuela and Bolivia in early October in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in just four minutes as Inter Miami defeated the Philadelphia Union by 3-1. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
