Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami after father’s death

Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the passing of his father, Jorge, during a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. Messi’s goal in the 26th minute gave Inter Miami a brief lead, but the team ultimately settled for a point. Miami has not won in their last four matches and currently sits seven points behind Eastern Conference leaders Nashville. Messi is now second in the league’s scoring chart with 13 goals.

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