Messi scores first goal since father's death, adds assist in 2-2 draw - Watch
Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided an assist in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union. The match was marked by high intensity, including two red cards in stoppage time.
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Lionel Messi scored and provided an assist as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night (local time).Messi set up Miami's opening goal in the 21st minute. His cross was headed by Luis Suarez into the path of Daniel Pinter, who finished to put Miami ahead.Five minutes later, Messi added a goal of his own. Cutting inside onto his left foot from 12 yards, he curled the ball into the corner for his first goal since returning to action following the death of his father.Messi now has 13 goals and nine assists in 17 MLS games this season. Against the Union, he has six goals and four assists in six matches across all competitions.\Philadelphia responded through Indiana Vassilev, who scored from a volley in the first half.
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