Lionel Messi Could Return As Inter Miami Enter MLS's Last Chance Saloon

Lionel Messi's return to field failed to spark a turnaround for Inter Miami as their MLS playoffs dreams came to an end as they lost to FC Cinncinati.

On a rainy Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the match's pivotal moment came in the 78th minute when Alvaro Barreal found the back of the net for Cincinnati, marking his fifth goal of the season.

Despite the return of Messi, who had been sidelined since September 20 due to a reaggravated scar tissue injury in his leg, Inter Miami couldn't turn the tide in their favor.