Lionel Messi scores twice vs. Philadelphia Union in return to Inter Miami lineup #mls

Lionel Messi scored twice in four minutes as Inter Miami beat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in his first game for the club in over three months.Messi helped the Herons take a 2-1 lead in the first half after scoring in the 26th and 30th minutes as they improved their MLS-best record to 19-4-5.After Philadelphia took the lead 59 seconds into the match, Inter Miami tied the game after Messi finished off a combination play for his 13th MLS goal of the season. Inter Miami would take the lead minutes later, thanks to Messi after he put home a pass across the Union penalty box from Jordi Alba. Luis Suárez, who had a goal called back in the first half, added Inter Miami's third goal in the 98th minute off Messi's 15th assist of the season.Messi now has 14 goals for Inter Miami, five behind league leader Christian Benteke of D.C. United in 12 fewer games.