The recipient of eight Ballon d’Or awards returned to action for Inter Miami in their recent MLS match, coming off the bench after missing the previous four games. He wasted no time in leaving his mark, scoring his sixth goal of the season just before the hour mark in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.

After the game, Inter Miami manager Tata Martino provided an update on Messi, expressing satisfaction with his performance and emphasizing the positive impact he brings to the team, fans, and overall atmosphere. Martino noted Messi’s comfort and confidence on the field, regretting the missed opportunity to secure all three points.

Messi had been sidelined since March 13 due to a hamstring injury, with Inter Miami taking a cautious approach to his recovery given their commitments in various competitions. Martino acknowledged the calculated risk of playing Messi in their previous fixture against Monterrey and revealed plans to gradually reintegrate him, with the aim of building confidence ahead of important upcoming matches.

With Messi gradually returning to full fitness and making significant contributions to the team’s efforts, there’s an expectation that he will play a more prominent role as Inter Miami seeks to overturn a first-leg deficit in their upcoming Champions Cup quarter-final against Monterrey.

Lionel Messi

This season he played in total 4 times for 314 minutes for Major League Soccer.

Lionel Messi   scored 4 goals for Inter Miami. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami drew 2-2 against Colorado Rapids.

Inter Miami performance and stats

Inter Miami is currently 3rd in the Major League Soccer with 12 points.

In the last 8 games, it has won 3 times, drawn 3 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Inter Miami drawn 2-2 against Colorado Rapids.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 12.​