In a triumphant return, Lionel Messi scored quickly to secure a 2-1 victory for Inter Miami, putting them in first place in the Eastern Conference of the MLS.

The Union dropped their 2nd game in their last three matches in a 2-1 loss to Messi and Miami this past Saturday. Philly showed fight, but took the L

Check out these highlights of the Inter Miami-Philadelphia Union match from USA TODAY Sports. Here's the goal by Messi, about two minutes after he entered as a substitute. How to watch Inter Miami vs.

Inter Miami plays a home game Saturday vs Philadelphia Union, which leads the Eastern Conference through five games.

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In the ultimate barometer of Gen Z importance, Glavinovich’s Instagram account has as one of his pinned posts highlights of last week’s goal against St. Louis City SC, the decider in a 1-0 game and the first goal of the Argentina native defender’s professional career. It stands next to a 2023 call-up to the Argentine Under-23 team on his grid.

As the Inter Miami prepares to host Toronto FC, one of the league’s strugglers, Lionel Messi stands on the brink of surpassing a historic club record—currently held by one of his former Argentina teammates.

Messi scored in Inter Miami's 2–1 win over Philadelphia Union, marking his 23rd goal for his team in Major League Soccer. Combined with his 20 assists, Messi has now contributed to 43 goals for the club, a figure that puts him level with Higuain.