Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw with Colorado Rapids as he makes his return from injury.
Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami in a 2-2 MLS draw with Colorado Rapids as he made his return from injury.
The Argentine had missed four games with a hamstring issue and came on for the second half with his side 1-0 down following a Rafael Navarro penalty.Miami could not hold on to the lead, with Cole Bassett equalising for the Rapids in the 88th minute. "What Leo did is the usual for him, what he provokes in our team, in his team-mates, in the people," said Miami boss Gerard Martino."This will help him to be more confident, especially with regard to the injury, for the second leg in Monterrey."
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