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Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the club defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup. Casemiro added a second-half header, while goalkeeper Dayne St Clair made six saves to preserve the clean sheet

Lionel Messi scored his 19th MLS regular-season goal and 99th for Inter Miami across all competitions as his side drew 2-2 with Nashville SC. An own goal also helped Miami, but Sam Surridge’s late equaliser secured a point for Nashville.

Casemiro and Luis Suarez scored for Inter Miami, but Atlanta United fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw in the MLS. Casemiro opened the scoring before Suarez restored the lead, while Breel Embolo’s late penalty secured a point.

Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist as Inter Miami thrashed CF Montreal 7-1 in MLS. Messi struck twice in the first half and twice after the break, helping Miami extend its winning run against Montreal

Inter Miami CF drew 2-2 with Red Bull New York in the MLS, extending their unbeaten run to six matches. Goals from Mateo Silvetti and German Berterame secured a point, while Jorge Ruvalcaba and Adri Mehmeti scored for RBNY

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal during Inter Miami’s CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Nashville, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the elite club, though his team was knocked out after a draw on away goals

Lionel Messi’s two goals and two assists led Inter Miami to a dominant 4-0 win over Nashville in the MLS playoffs, sending them to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Inter Miami will face FC Cincinnati next in a single-elimination match

Lionel Messi scored a brace and assisted in another goal as Inter Miami defeated D.C. United 3-2 in a thrilling MLS encounter, with Tadeo Allende also contributing a goal

Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted once to lead Inter Miami to a 4-1 win over CF Montreal, marking a strong return to MLS action after the Club World Cup

The win gave Messi's Inter Miami team just its second victory in its past eight matches.

A brace from captain Lionel Messi, a goal from Luis Suarez, and a crucial penalty save by Drake Callender sealed a historic 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew. With 68 points and two matches remaining, Inter Miami has secured the top spot in the MLS. If they win their final games, they'll set a new single-season points record.

The star player missed Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury

The visitors struck early in the second minute when Mikael Uhre cut inside his marker and fired a long-range shot that deflected off goalkeeper Drake Callender's gloves into the net. Messi responded by dribbling past a defender and scoring with a low shot from his weaker right foot into the far corner.

The 37-year-old Argentina captain has been sidelined since sustaining ankle ligament damage during the Albiceleste's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final in July. However, he has now returned to full training and is expected to feature in Inter Miami's home match against Philadelphia on Saturday.

The team announced on Tuesday that Messi sustained a ligament injury in his right ankle, and his availability will be evaluated periodically during his rehabilitation.

The 36-year-old World Cup champion isn't thinking about joining an Argentine club to write the last chapter of playing career

According to Argentina's TyC Sports, Angel Di Maria's contract with Benfica is set to expire next month, and Inter Miami is leading the race to sign the 36-year-old player.

In Wednesday night's match at Inter Miami's newly named Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, former Barcelona teammates will take the spotlight, although their starting positions are not guaranteed.

Thursday's Second Match: Messi and Ronaldo May Share the Pitch if the Portuguese Star Recovers from Calf Injury

Messi's exceptional performance in the 2022 tournament propelled La Albiceleste to their third World Cup victory. Leading from the forefront, he scored a brace in the final against France, securing glory for his national team.