Lionel Messi's return to the pitch after his one-game suspension for missing the MLS All-Star Game went about as expected.

Lionel Messi provided assists for both of Inter Miami's goals, including the stoppage-time winner, as the Herons edged past Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup group-stage opener on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale,

The future of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami has been somewhat up in the air for a while. Since his arrival in the summer of 2023, it has been quite a ride for the Argentinian superstar over the past two years.