Messi returns as Inter Miami draw with Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi made his comeback to Major League Soccer after World Cup duty, entering in the second half for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew. Despite high expectations, Messi was unable to score, though his presence energized the crowd at Miami’s Nu Stadium. Luis Suarez and Noah Allen provided the goals for Miami, but Columbus Crew managed to secure a 2-2 draw. The result ended Miami’s six-game winning streak and kept them second in the Eastern Conference.
Match highlights
- Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami, coming on in the 53rd minute against Columbus Crew.
- Luis Suarez scored his seventh goal in four games to give Miami an early lead, and later assisted Noah Allen for Miami’s second goal.
- Casemiro scored an own goal, allowing Columbus to equalize, and Brais Mendez scored a late free-kick for Columbus to tie the game.
- The draw ended Miami’s six-match winning streak and kept them in second place in the Eastern Conference.
- In other matches, Son Heung-min scored for Los Angeles FC, extending his scoring streak to four games since the MLS resumed after the World Cup.
