The number 2 took on a special significance for Lionel Messi today! After a 2-month and 2-day absence due to an ankle injury, the Argentine superstar made a memorable return to the pitch for Inter Miami, scoring twice and leading his team to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia in Major League Soccer.
The match started off with a setback for Miami, as they fell behind just 2 minutes in when Mikael Uhre scored for Philadelphia. However, Messi turned the game around with two goals of his own in just 4 minutes, bringing Miami back into contention.
Messi's goals came in the 26th and 30th minutes, with assists from his former Barcelona teammates. Luis Suárez helped with the first goal, while Jordi Alba provided the assist for the second. Suárez later added another goal in stoppage time, with Messi assisting on that play.
This win places Inter Miami at the top of the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference, holding 62 points from 19 wins and 5 draws in 28 matches. They are also leading the overall standings, combining both the Eastern and Western Conferences.
Messi had been out of action since July 15, when he sustained an ankle injury during the Copa America final against Colombia. He had not played any matches since then.
Despite Messi's absence, Miami managed to avoid defeat in Major League Soccer matches but did lose two games in the Leagues Cup, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
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