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Inter Miami 3-1 LA Galaxy, MLS 2025: Messi Returns From Injury To Inspire Herons Win

Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal and assist to inspire Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS 2025 at Chase Stadium on 17 August. Jordi Alba put Miami ahead right before half-time with an inch-perfect finish after being played through by former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets. Joseph Paintsil scored for the Galaxy before the hour mark to level the scores. Messi, who returned from a hamstring injury, entered at half-time and broke the deadlock in the 84th minute. The Argentine then assisted Luis Suarez with an audacious back-heel, with the Uruguayan scoring to seal the win.

MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy_Luis Suárez
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez scores a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Lionel Messi
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Lionel Messi
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, center, left, scores a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Elijah Wynder
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Elijah Wynder, right, controls the ball as Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Rodrigo de Paul
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo de Paul, left, controls the ball as Los Angeles Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil, right, defends during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy:
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) passes the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Marco Reus
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Marco Reus falls to the pitch during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Jordi Alba
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Benjamin Cremaschi
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) and Los Angeles Galaxy forward Marco Reus, center, go for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MLS soccer match Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy: Javier Mascherano
MLS 2025: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles Galaxy | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano watches during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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