Miami, Aug 2, 2026 (AFP) - Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew

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Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew. Two weeks after Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final, Messi was back on the pitch, entering in the 53rd minute to the delight of fans at Miami's Nu Stadium. But Messi could not mark his return with a goal, twice shooting wide. Uruguayan Luis Suarez scored his seventh go......

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