Inter Miami faced an early setback when Philadelphia Union scored just 59 seconds into the match. Despite a valiant effort by the goalkeeper to keep the ball out, the early goal put the visitors ahead.

Lionel Messi scored twice in the first half in his first game action in two months, leading league-leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over the Union.

Despite his brilliance on the pitch, his antics off it played a big part in why Ronaldinho was shockingly sold by Pep Guardiola in 2008. Despite still being in the prime of his career, the Brazilian joined Italian giants AC Milan, leading to Messi becoming the focal point of what was about to become the greatest team in European football history.