By Afiur
August 20, 2026
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father`s death, but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw against Philadelphia Union.
The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far corner.
After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile.
Messi was instrumental in Miami`s first goal just five minutes earlier as he picked up a run down the left flank from Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez.
Miami`s talisman had failed to find the net in the two matches played since he returned from Argentina after the death of his father.