Lionel Messi, the great forward for Inter Miami, made an incredible comeback to the field after missing 62 games, displaying no symptoms of rust. After missing out on action since Argentina’s Copa América triumph, the Argentine icon lit up Chase Stadium on Saturday night with a brace in the first half, helping his club defeat the Philadelphia Union 3-1.
Lionel Messi’s Magical Return
Over a hundred days have passed since Messi’s last Inter Miami game on June 1. Though seeing him rule the field upon his return would give you no idea of that. Messi once again shown why he is regarded as the greatest of all time (GOAT) with a stunning display of two goals in three minutes and 29 seconds.
Longstanding Barcelona colleague Jordi Alba provided a masterfully timed assist for Messi’s first goal, which also set up Messi’s second. Memories of their heyday were revived as the two clicked so easily. The final touch completed the victory for Inter Miami with a precise pass from Messi to Luis Suárez for the insurance goal.
Messi’s numbers this season speak for themselves, and his performance was incredible. With 14 goals and 14 assists under his belt, he now sits fifth in the MLS Golden Boot standings. Even more astounding is the fact that he has made 13 appearances in just over 1,100 minutes to reach these totals.
Inter Miami Dominates MLS
Now that Messi is back to his best, Inter Miami is aiming for records rather than simply wins. The squad is leading the Supporters’ Shield competition and has secured a berth in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. Inter Miami, with six games left in the regular season and an average of 2.21 points per game, is on pace to shatter the single-season points record with 62 points.
The timing of Messi’s comeback could not be more ideal, as the Herons gear up for their last postseason push. Inter Miami appears to be unstoppable with a lineup full of quality, led by superstar Messi, and players like Jordi Alba and Luis Suárez. The game on Saturday was the ideal example of Messi and his teammates’ exceptional synergy.
The Road Ahead for Inter Miami
With the season coming to an end, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are the center of attention. Fans are excited to watch if Messi can lead his club to the ultimate reward as the MLS Cup Playoffs get near. His reputation as a game-changer is further cemented by his ability to turn around a match, even following an extended absence.
Messi’s genius has propelled Inter Miami to supremacy, and this trend doesn’t appear to be slowing down. The Herons are getting closer to not just winning a title but also creating league records with each game.
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