Inter Miami drew 2-2 against Colorado Rapids at the Chase Stadium in the MLS. Lionel Messi did not start the match, but he made his return to the pitch after suffering a muscle injury last month. Messi was subbed on the pitch at the start of the second half and completely changed the game. Now Inter Miami will have full focus against Monterrey CF next week with a fully fit Messi.
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Inter Miami did not start the former FC Barcelona stars, including Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez. Just before halftime, Inter Miami concedes a penalty as Cabral is brought down in the penalty box after a terrible challenge from the Inter Miami defender. In the 45th minute, Rafael Navarro stepped up for the penalty, and he converted it to give Colorado Rapids the 1-0 lead. Inter Miami's goalkeeper Drake Callender guessed the right way, but Navarro's shot had too much power to stop.
At the start of the second half, Lionel Messi was brought onto the pitch, and he would guide Inter Miami to a quick comeback. In the 57th minute, the moment the Chase Stadium was waiting for arrived. Lionel Messi scored Inter Miami's equalizer as Franco Negri from the left side sent a low cross toward the edge of the box. Messi meets the ball with a left-footed first-time shot and guides the ball onto the left post, but the ball sneaks into the net. Two minutes later, Messi sends a pass to Ruiz on the right, and he crosses a low pass to Afonso, who scores from close range to make it 2-1 for Inter Miami.
Inter Miami conceded late in the 88th minute as Bassett slotted the ball into the bottom corner to make it 2-2. Colorado Rapids looked threatening in their attacks, and it was too late for Inter Miami to reach another goal. The game ended 2-2 and Inter Miami are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with 12 points.
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Before the Inter Miami match started, Lionel Messi greeted the special guest of the match. Daddy Yankee was in the VIP area, and the two greeted each other and shared a nice moment. Daddy Yankee is now included in the list of celebrities who have attended an Inter Miami game to watch Messi play.
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