🎥 Brace and record: Messi makes a big impact on his return!

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·6 August 2026

🎥 Brace and record: Messi makes a big impact on his return!

A polished return.

On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, Lionel Messi made his big return to Inter Miami’s starting lineup, just three weeks after the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain.

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Against San Luis, the Argentine put on a show, providing an assist and scoring a brace!

Lionel Messi is BACK for @InterMiamiCF! First-time finish for the equalizer vs. Atlético San Luis 👏 📺 Apple TV: https://t.co/42t4HpB0fp
– Wednesday, 5 August 2026

But wait, there's more! 💥 Messi scores his second goal of the first half vs. San Luis 🤯
– Thursday, 6 August 2026

Thanks to that brace, La Pulga took his tally to 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches last night.

He thus becomes, quite simply, the top scorer in the history of this competition.

The GOAT is back!

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