Inter Miami fans were thrilled when Messi was brought on in the 45th minute - Source: MLS
In this match, Messi was brought on in the 46th minute when Inter Miami was leading 1-0. As soon as the Argentine superstar walked out of the substitute area, Inter Miami fans in the stands started dancing and cheering. They had been very worried because there had been a lot of information about Messi retiring early after the death of his father.
Throughout his time on the pitch, Messi played very actively with 49 touches, 3 successful dribbles, and 3 shots on target. He was given the highest rating for Inter Miami by Sofascore with 7.9 points.
Unfortunately, despite creating numerous opportunities, Messi and his teammates were unable to beat the outstanding goalkeeper Oscar Garcia (Leon).
The goalkeeper made a total of 7 saves throughout the match and was voted "Man of the Match" with a score of 9.4.
In the end, Inter Miami lost 2-3 to Leon and were officially eliminated from the Leagues Cup, having only earned 3 points after 3 matches. However, Messi's return is still good news for the team's fans during this crucial stage of Major League Soccer (MLS).