Lionel Messi made an immediate impact for Inter Miami in a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union. Messi returned to the lineup and scored less than two minutes after subbing into the Saturday's match early in the second half.

Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer, with Lionel Messi scoring one of the goals just minutes after entering the game. Lionel Messi returned from a couple of weeks on the sidelines due to physical issues,

In a triumphant return, Lionel Messi scored quickly to secure a 2-1 victory for Inter Miami, putting them in first place in the Eastern Conference of the MLS.