Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami draw 2-2 with Philadelphia
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Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union.
The 39-year-old's father Jorge, died in Rosario aged 68 earlier this month and Messi returned to action as a substitute against Leon five days later
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Indiana Vassilev fired Philadelphia ahead in the 11th minute with a right-footed shot before Daniel Pinter drew Miami level from close range after a headed pass from Luis Suarez.
Messi put Miami ahead in front in the 26th minute, finding the net with a left-footed finish to give his side a 2-1 lead going into half-time.
Philadelphia levelled after the restart with a header from 18-year-old defender Neil Pierre.
Milan Illoski thought he had restored Philadelphia's lead in the 62nd minute, but the goal was ruled out on review after Pierre was found to be offside.
Philadelphia's 16-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan and Miami's Yannick Bright were sent off for a scuffle deep into stoppage-time.
Miami entered the match on a three-game losing streak, including back-to-back Leagues Cup defeats against Mexican opposition.