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.
The Argentine star winger and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner had not played with Inter Miami since June 1 because of national team commitments and a right ankle injury sustained in a 1–0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final on July 14.
