Lionel Messi returned from an injury lay-off and felt scared during the first half of his comeback but eased in the second half. Messi scored a brace to overturn a one-goal deficit and help Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1, with Telasco Segovia adding a stoppage-time third. Inter Miami will face the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final. Messi has won 46 major trophies and seeks a 47th; he has netted 19 MLS goals this season, one behind Sam Surridge despite playing nine fewer games. Assistant coach Javier Morales praised Messi as the best ever and noted limited training before the match.
I wanted to play. Ever since I came back against the [LA] Galaxy, I felt discomfort there and didn't feel comfortable. I prepared myself to play this game because I knew how important it was. The opponent, it's a difficult opponent that had beaten us twice this season. Honestly, in the first half, I felt a little scared. But in the second half, I loosened up a bit.
We are at a loss for words when it comes to discussing Leo,
#LeaguesCup2025 Final is set An epic clash between @SoundersFC and @InterMiamiCF awaits Nos vemos el próximo domingo en Lumen Field pic.twitter.com/oNrfsiyZ44 - Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 28, 2025
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