Lionel Messi returns from injury with sensational brace, assists Luis Suarez in 3-1 win for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi finally returned to action on Sunday, and made an instant impact as Inter Miami sealed a 3-1 win vs Philadelphia Union. Messi hadn't appeared for Miami since June 1, having sustained an ankle injury during Argentina's victorious Copa America final on July 14.

Lionel Messi was in hot form, as he scored a brace in his return from injury.

The Argentine returned to training three weeks ago, and his return is good news for both country and club.

Mikael Uhre opened the scoring for Philadelphia in the second minute. But Miami made a comeback, with Messi getting a brace. In the 26th-minute, Luis Suarez sent a short pass to Messi, who went past a defender and entered the box, shooting it inside the left post to make it 1-1.