Argentine superstar Lionel Messi was at his best on Saturday evening as Inter Miami and Sporting Kansas set a new record at Arrowhead Stadium.
Inter came into the game looking to bounce back after being eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup on Thursday evening.
The Argentine forward started his first league game since the 5-0 thrashing of Orlando City back on 2 March.
Before the gam got underway a new record was made at the venue for most supporters with a crowd of 72,610 fans.
Tonight’s @SportingKC matchup against Inter Miami CF at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium featured a crowd of 72,610 fans, establishing a new club attendance record. pic.twitter.com/QAmHwfmeFn
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) April 14, 2024
Messi went on to stamp his authority on the game by bagging Inter Miami's second goal with a lovely strike from distance, while he also bagged the assist for Diego Gomez's equaliser in the first half.
Veteran forward Luis Suarez secured what proved to be the winning goal, ending the side's five-game winless run across all competitions.
"We had to get out of that dynamic of tying games, losing and making errors," Miami coach Gerardo Martino said, as ESPN.
"Today we managed to get out of that dynamic in a week that was difficult and long.
"We recovered sensations and ended up winning the game in a good way. In that way, we are satisfied."
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