Lionel Messi has yet again scored for Inter Miami. In the Saturday clash between Inter Miami and the defending MLS champion, Los Angeles Galaxy, the Argentine, Lionel Messi, returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute, sparking Inter Miami’s win by 3-1.
In addition to this, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Son Heung-Min, experienced his first victory in his first MLS match when LAFC won 2-0 at New England.
[TRENDING] Lionel Messi Comeback vs Los Angeles Galaxy
Lionel Messi made an impressive comeback on Saturday against the defending MLS champion, Los Angeles Galaxy, as he lit up the game by scoring a goal in the 84th minute of the game. After being out of the game for two weeks due to a muscle injury in his right leg, Messi was kept as a reserve for the game. However, he was later substituted after the first half of the game, when the score was 1-1.
In the 84th minute, Lionel Messi showed why he is still considered the best player in the world. He dribbled past the defender and scored on the right corner of the goalpost, just from the edge of the penalty area. His left foot gave Miami a much-needed 2-1 lead in the game. However, he was still not satisfied with one goal.
Just five minutes after the first goal, Messi set up the third goal for Inter Miami. The Argentine teammate, Rodrigo De Paul, passed the ball to Lionel Messi, who flicked it with his heel to Luis Suárez. Suárez then scored a goal in the 89th minute of the game, simply sealing the game 3-1.
Following the win, Miami head coach Javier Mascherano expressed his feelings, saying, “He’s an extraordinary player. I also saw that he clearly wasn’t 100% comfortable. Now, the reality is that as the minutes went by, he started to loosen up a little more. We’ll have to see how it ended in terms of fatigue.”
Lionel Messi masterclass vs LA Galaxy. 💥
Back with a Goal and Assist 🤯🐐
— MC (@CrewsMat10) August 17, 2025
[REPORT] Son Heung-min’s First MLS Victory
In addition to Lionel Messi’s return, the South Korean and former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Son Heung-Min, also made an impact in his second appearance in Major League Soccer as he helped LAFC win against the New England Revolution by 2-0 on Saturday. During his second appearance for the Black and Gold, Son made two incredible assists, allowing his teammate to score after the first half.
In the 51st minute of the game, Son kept his high pressure and allowed Mark Delgado to score an opener for LAFC. Son Heung-Min’s energy and his gameplay were top-notch in the match. He looked unstoppable as he set up another goal for LAFC.
In the stoppage time, Son set up Mathieu Choinière for the second goal, sealing the game 2-0. He himself came closer on multiple occasions to scoring a goal but failed to do so.
Following the victory, LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo appreciated Son Heung-Min’s gameplay and his ability to change the momentum of the game. His technical skills and experience are expected to be key for the other players on the team. Son also said that he is trying to enjoy every moment in MLS, especially after the victory away from home.
Amit Mishra’s Take
From the writer’s perspective, Messi’s comeback and Son Heung-Min’s first win at MLS signify the role and contribution of key players in the tournament, where every match carries a value. Lionel Messi’s goal and assist after the second half allowed him to still stay relevant in the tournament after being out for two weeks due to injury. Similarly, Son’s first win at LAFC has given him the opportunity to explore more with the team as the tournament progresses.
I am looking forward to seeing how both players, Messi and Son, perform in the remainder of the tournament.
