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Messi Returns as Inter Miami Draws 2-2 Philadelphia

8/20/2026

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Summary

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Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park.
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death and added an assist.
Red cards were issued to Yannick Bright and Cavan Sullivan in stoppage time.
Inter Miami sit second with 38 points, are on a four-game winless streak and trail Nashville by five points.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States spurred the creation of Major League Soccer, which launched in 1996 with ten franchises. The league’s early star-driven growth included the Miami Fusion’s 13,000-average attendance in 1998. Today, Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw at Philadelphia, featuring Lionel Messi’s first post-bereavement goal, reflects that legacy.

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Story summary

Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park.
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death and added an assist.
Red cards were issued to Yannick Bright and Cavan Sullivan in stoppage time.
Inter Miami sit second with 38 points, are on a four-game winless streak and trail Nashville by five points.

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