Lionel Messi scored and the Philadelphia Union’s teenage star, Cavan Sullivan, was sent off during Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw at Subaru Park. It was the showcase match of the night, billed as Messi versus Sullivan.Messi, 39, the league’s back-to-back MVP, has been Miami’s lone bright spot during the club’s four-match winless streak. Miami lost two of its three Leagues Cup matches, then was routed 4-1 by Nashville SC on Saturday. Wednesday’s result leaves Miami in second place in the Eastern Conference, seven points behind Nashville.Messi’s 26th-minute goal was his first since the death of his father, Jorge, on Aug. 8. Days later on his social media feeds, Messi questioned how long he will continue to play. His contract with Miami runs through 2028. Messi has not indicated whether he will continue to play for Argentina.After a frenzied start that saw the Union take the lead in the 11th minute through Indiana Vassilev, Messi quickly put Miami in front with consecutive goal-scoring participations. His first came in the 21st minute. Messi’s pinpoint pass to Luis Suárez was headed across the Union goal mouth for Miami homegrown striker Daniel Pinter to equalize from close range.
PINTER gets us back in it! 😤👊 pic.twitter.com/KmF9b70pO0
