Messi Magic Returns: The GOAT Shows His Class with a Stunning Performance
After a three-month absence, Lionel Messi returned to the pitch and wasted no time making an impact. The Argentine superstar notched two goals and an assist to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over Philadelphia Union. This was a statement win from Messi, and a testament to his enduring brilliance.
Messi had been sidelined since July due to an ankle injury, which forced him to miss this month’s World Cup qualifiers. But he made up for lost time with a commanding display, playing the full 90 minutes and dominating the game.
The 37-year-old forward got off to a flyer, setting up Luis Suarez for Miami’s equalizing goal in the 26th minute. His speed and skill on the wing left the Philadelphia defense grasping at air, and he lashed home a stunning individual goal just four minutes later.
Messi’s class shone through once again as he provided the assist for Suarez’s third goal in injury time. It was a fitting end to a match that showcased the very best of Messi’s ability.
"We really wanted to come back, I had been off the field for a long time," Messi said after the match. "Little by little I was training with the group, feeling good and that’s why we decided that I would start, and I’m very happy."
The win sees Inter Miami extend their lead at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference, and cements Messi’s status as the driving force behind their success.
Elsewhere in MLS…
In other action, LA Galaxy staged a dramatic comeback to defeat LAFC 4-2 in a battle between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Galaxy trailed 2-0 at halftime, but fought back to take the lead before halftime. This win sets them up nicely for a run at the playoffs, and shows that they’re more than capable of challenging for the title.
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