Crew play Miami to a 2-2 draw as Lionel Messi returns
The Columbus Crew and Inter Miami played to a 2-2 draw in an MLS match that featured the return of Lionel Messi as a substitute. Brais Mendez scored a late equalizer for Columbus, ending Miami's six-game winning streak.
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MIAMI (AP) — Brais Mendez scored a late equalizer in his MLS debut and the Columbus Crew played Inter Miami to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night. Columbus (5-8-5) ended Miami's six-game winning streak. Miami (11-2-5) is still unbeaten in seven straight games. Méndez curled a free kick from the right side that went untouched off the post and into the net in the 84th minute to tie it.
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