Lionel Messi returned from injury as a substitute to score a late goal and assist, securing Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy. After an earlier minor hamstring strain, Messi came off the bench, replacing Telasco Segovia. Inter coach Javier Mascherano assessed that Messi was not initially comfortable but improved as the game progressed. Jordi Alba opened the scoring for Miami, with Joseph Paintsil equalizing before Messi's decisive goal restored Miami's lead in the 84th minute.
Lionel Messi returned from injury to score in the 84th minute, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy at Chase Stadium.
Messi entered the game as a reserve, replacing Telasco Segovia, and his goal was a thunderous left-footed strike from the edge of the penalty area.
Jordi Alba scored in the 43rd minute, then Joseph Paintsil equalized for the Galaxy before Messi restored Miami's lead six minutes from full-time.
Inter coach Javier Mascherano noted Messi was clearly not 100 percent comfortable initially, but as the match progressed, he began to feel better.
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