Lionel Messi returned from injury to score in a crucial match as Inter Miami defeated Philadelphia Union 2-1, claiming the top position in the Eastern Conference of MLS. The victory highlighted Messi's continued prowess on the field, where he scored just two minutes after being substituted in. Robert Taylor opened the scoring for Miami early, while Daniel Gazdag's late goal for the Union failed to change the outcome. With three goals and two assists in his last four matches, Messi remains a vital player for Miami, contributing to their unbeaten five-game streak in the league.
Even at the ripe age of 37 he continues to terrify defences and he has contributed three goals and two assists in his past four MLS matches.
Inter are unbeaten through five MLS outings and are now sat atop the standings in the East with 13 points to their name.
Messi took just two minutes to make an impact after coming on, gliding past defenders to score a right-foot shot into the bottom-left corner.
With that duo firing, Inter have now scored in 28 straight MLS games, scoring 60 in that run.
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