Inter Miami and Columbus Crew shared the spoils in a 2-2 in a game that saw Lionel Messi return to Major League Soccer action after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The loss snapped Miami’s six-game winning streak and prevented the defending MLS champions from another triumph in front of their home fans.
Luis Suárez gave Inter Miami the lead in the 16th minute with a long-range attempt to open the scoring.
The visitors were granted an equaliser when new signing Casemiro turned the ball into his own net but Miami recovered their advantage before half time by Noah Allen.
Messi, who was allowed to rest after Argentina’s World Cup campaign, came on in the second half. But the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner failed to inspire Miami to hang on for all three points.
According to BBC, Columbus struck again in the 85th minute with Brais Méndez curling a free-kick into the net to make it 2-2.
It marked the end of an outstanding six-match winning streak for Inter Miami.
