Lionel Messi nets goal for Inter Miami on return from injury

Lionel Messi made a triumphant return from injury, scoring for Inter Miami in a 2-2 MLS draw against Colorado Rapids. 

After sitting out four games due to a hamstring issue, the Argentine superstar entered the match in the second half with his team trailing 1-0.

Messi leveled the score with a powerful left-footed shot and then assisted teammate Leonardo Afonso for another goal.

However, Miami couldn’t secure the win as Cole Bassett netted a late equalizer for the Rapids in the 88th minute.

“What Leo did is the usual for him, what he provokes in our team, in his team-mates, in the people,” said Miami boss Gerard Martino.

“The most important thing is that he felt comfortable, he felt good, he felt loose.

“This will help him to be more confident, especially with regard to the injury, for the second leg in Monterrey.”

Miami are away at Monterrey in the return leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-final on Wednesday having been beaten 2-1 by the Mexican side in the first leg.