Messi and Robert Taylor scored for Miami, then Dániel Gazdag scored a consolation goal late in the second half. The Union outshot Miami 18-5, but most of the looks weren't as good as the home team's.

Throughout Lionel Messi's career, Argentine fans and the press have defended him fiercely, portraying him as the face of soccer alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. However, many associate the world champion with 'Fair Play,

Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer, with Lionel Messi scoring one of the goals just minutes after entering the game. Lionel Messi returned from a couple of weeks on the sidelines due to physical issues,