The Digest:
Lionel Messi scored two goals and provided an assist to power Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Empower Field in Denver. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner converted a first-half penalty, then assisted German Berterame before scoring a stunning game-winner past four defenders. The Rapids drew level through Rafa Navarro and Darren Yapi but could not contain Messi. The match drew nearly 76,000 fans, the second-largest crowd in MLS history.
Key Points:
- Messi's game-winner came after the Rapids had fought back from 2-0 down.
- The match drew the second-largest crowd in MLS history for Colorado's 30th anniversary.
- Inter Miami's new manager, Guillermo Hoyos, won his first game in charge.
- Colorado's mile-high altitude made the comeback effort even more impressive.
- Messi reminded fans why he is considered the greatest player of all time.
Messi's heroics saved Inter Miami from dropping points for a third straight match.
Sources: Goal, Sky Sports
