Messi makes triumphant return from injury, scoring for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal as Inter Miami played out a 2-2 draw against Colorado in a Major League Soccer match at Chase stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Messi, who had been sidelined since March 13, made an impact as soon as he came off the bench at halftime.

The visitors took the lead with a penalty conversion by Rafael Navarro just before halftime. Messi equalized for Inter Miami 12 minutes into the second half with a first-time effort that rebounded in off the post. He then assisted in setting up the go-ahead goal for his team.

Despite Messi’s contributions, Inter Miami couldn’t hold onto their lead, and Cole Bassett scored for Colorado to level the match just before the final whistle. Manager Gerardo Martino praised Messi’s impact but expressed disappointment at dropping two points due to errors.

Messi’s goal against Colorado adds to his tally of five goals in five games for Inter Miami this season. The draw sees Inter Miami in the third position in the Eastern Conference standings with 12 points, while Colorado sits in ninth place in the Western Conference with nine points.

Inter Miami will look to bounce back in their next fixture as they aim to climb higher in the league standings. Messi’s return has injected a new energy into the team, and fans can expect more thrilling performances from the Argentine superstar in the upcoming matches.