Lionel Messi returned to his MLS club, Inter Miami, with a bang as he scored a goal to contribute to their 2-0 victory over the Jamaican team, Cavalier SC. This win ensured the Herons advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a commanding 4-0 aggregate scoreline.
His inclusion into playing eleven remained a hot topic of discussion as Inter-Miami visited Jamaica to face Cavalier FC. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner didn't receive any playing minutes in the last three fixtures as the team decided to rest him to see off any injury concerns heading into more important matches in the season. Messi started on the bench for the game against Cavalier SC but was introduced as a substitute later in the fixture.
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Messi scores on his return
Lionel Messi entered the pitch as a substitute, coming on in the 53rd minute to replace former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez. The former Barcelona star found the net during stoppage time, expertly finishing a precise pass from Santiago Morales, slotting the ball past our rushing goalkeeper.
The goal marked Messi's first on Caribbean soil, and the sold-out crowd cheered for one of the greatest footballers of the generation. The Argentine Maestro has now racked up a total of 3 goals and 2 assists in a total of four appearances for the Herons across club competitions.
The win ensured that Inter Miami entered the quarterfinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup. The club has managed to win five consecutive games this season. Inter Miami will take on MLS club LAFC in the next stage of the competition.
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