A recent pre-season match saw Lionel Messi scoring for Inter Miami in a penalty shoot-out victory over Club America in Las Vegas.
Messi equalized with a close-range header after Luis Suarez’s assist, following Henry Martin’s goal for Club America.
Israel Reyes later put Club America ahead, but Tomas Aviles scored a late equalizer for Inter Miami, leading to a 3-2 victory in the penalty shoot-out.
The match ended in a draw, with Inter Miami emerging victorious in the shoot-out.
New Miami coach Javier Mascherano made notable substitutions during the game, including replacing Messi in the second half.
The decisive moment came when Aviles scored in stoppage time, leading to a thrilling penalty shoot-out which Inter Miami won.