WATCH: Lionel Messi scores on his return for Inter Miami FC

Argentina football legend Lionel Messi is back on the field and he is already back to doing what he does best. The 37-year-old scored two goals in a space of four minutes to help his side Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union. 

In the end, Inter Miami FC won the game with 3-1 margin. That win has put Inter Miami 10 points clear of Cincinnati at the of the Eastern Conference table.  It was a welcome return for the Argentine superstar who had been out injured post the Copa America tournament. 

A dream return for Messi!

Two goals in the space of a few minutes & Miami are flying. 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/9yQonEwrIL

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 15, 2024

The world was left in shock as Lionel Messin came off the pitch during the final versus Colombia with his ankle hurt. The former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain star was in tears on the bench. Argentina went onto win the game by 1-0 margin thanks to a goal in extra time by Lautaro Martinez. 

Lionel Messi dazzles Major League Soccer on his return

Philadelphia Union got the ball rolling with a goal in the 2nd minute by Mikael Uhre. The visiting was seen working up good tempo during the game as they began to attack the Inter Miami half on a more regular basis. 

Five minutes before half hour mark, Luiz Suarez supplied a ball to Lionel Messi. The former FC Barcelona duo had worked the opposition into a corner ahead of the move taking place. All Messi had to do was slot the ball into the back of the net and the Argentine did that with a glee. 

From there the Inter Miami side began flying as the midfield and the forward line began attacking. In the 30th minute yet another former Barcelona star did the trick. Jordi Alba went on a weaving run to leave the Union defenders dazed. Lionel Messi hit the ball into the net with his left foot to make it 2-1. 

For the next one hour the match was evenly poised with tackles flying in from both teams. Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, and Sergio Busquets were all given yellow cards. With the clock ticking down the pressure was high on Philadelphia to square the game. Luis Suarez though put the game beyond doubt as he slammed home the winner in the 98th minute of the game.