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Lionel Messi was forced off after 37 minutes on his return to action for Inter Miami – but his team-mates sealed a 4-0 win over Toronto FC. The Argentine, absent for Miami’s 5-2 defeat by Atlanta on Saturday due to fatigue, could miss next week’s US Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo. Manager Gerardo Martino said the 36-year-old is carrying an “old injury”. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was not used by Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni against Bolivia last week. Messi’s former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba also suffered an injury against Toronto and Martino said both players would definitely miss…

Lionel Messi delivered a breathtaking performance, propelling Inter Miami into their first-ever Leagues Cup final with a resounding 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on Tuesday. The match saw Miami facing one of their toughest challenges since Messi’s arrival just a month ago, but Miami burst out of the gate with Josef Martinez finding the net in the third minute, converting a long ball into a precision strike. Despite the initial jeers from the crowd as Messi and the team stepped onto the field, it was Messi’s brilliance that swiftly silenced the doubters. Just 20 minutes into the game, Messi showcased…

Lionel Messi’s impressive start with Inter Miami continues as he secured his fifth goal in just three games, netting a brace in a remarkable performance against Orlando City. Messi’s scoring spree began in previous matches against Cruz Azul and Atlanta United, and he didn’t disappoint in a Leagues Cup last-32 showdown with local rivals Orlando City. The Argentine maestro wasted no time, opening the scoring within seven minutes. A well-timed pass from Rob Taylor found Messi’s clever run, allowing him to control the ball with his chest before expertly volleying it home from close range. Not content with just one…