"A little tired"

Messi celebrates dream comeback with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi scored two goals and contributed an assist on his comeback.(Bild: AFP/GETTY IMAGES/Megan Briggs)

Lionel Messi has made a successful comeback after a long break for Inter Miami in the North American professional soccer league MLS. The Argentine superstar scored his team's first two goals and provided the assist for the third in the 3:1 (2:1) win over Philadelphia Union.

Messi recently won the Copa América with the Argentine national team and suffered an ankle injury in the 1-0 final against Colombia two months ago.

Messi turns the game around
He has not been on the pitch for Miami since the beginning of June. "I'm a little tired because of the heat and humidity of Miami, but I wanted to get back as soon as possible," the 37-year-old said on Apple TV. "I've started training with the team and feeling better."

Messi turned the game around with his two goals (26th/30th minute) after falling behind early on. His Uruguayan buddy Luis Suárez made sure of the final score in stoppage time. "I'm glad he played 90 minutes. He felt good," said Inter coach Gerardo Martino. Without Messi, Miami had booked their place in the MLS play-offs and are top of the table.