Messi returned from a hamstring strain and played the full 90 minutes to inspire Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City and a place in the Leagues Cup final. Marco Pasalic put Orlando ahead in first-half stoppage time after a rebound. A controversial decision 13 minutes from time saw David Brekalo shown a second yellow and sent off for pulling back Tadeo Allende, and Messi converted the resulting penalty. Messi then scored again after an exchange with Jordi Alba, and Telasco Segovia finished a late combination with Luis Suarez for the third.
I wanted to be here. Against the LA Galaxy, I felt uncomfortable, but I knew how important this rival was. I prepared for it. In the first half, I felt scared, but little by little I loosened up.
"We are at a loss for words when it comes to discussing Leo," he said. "He trained only two or three days
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