Lionel Messi made a successful return, scoring two goals and assisting on the third to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi made a successful return after a lengthy absence, scoring two goals and assisting on the third to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring one of his two goals to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union on Sept. 14, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Without Messi, Miami went 8-2 and clinched an MLS playoff spot. Miami also took the lead in the Supporters Shield table with 62 points. Messi’s mended ankle absorbed a kick by Philadelphia midfielder Quinn Sullivan in the 67th minute as both battled for a loose ball. Messi fell to the ground and favored the ankle but quickly stood and continued playing. Match referee Sergii Boiko assessed yellow cards to Sullivan and Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who argued for a stiffer infraction against Sullivan.
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