messi scores off bench, son heung-min bags first mls win for lafc
Messi marks his comeback with a goal and assist as Inter Miami down Galaxy; Son makes an impactful start with LAFC.
Lionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and made an immediate impact: entering in the second half, he scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami’s 31 win over defending MLS champions LA Galaxy. Messi then turned provider, setting up Luis Suárez’s late strike to seal the victory. This powerful performance capped off a tough spell of absence due to a minor hamstring strain. Messi now boasts an impressive tally of 19 goals and 10 assists in just 19 MLS appearances this season. Meanwhile, across town, Son Heung-min experienced his first major league win with his new club LAFC, pushing back early nerves and signaling his readiness to make an impact in MLS.
