Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami take on Club América in a preseason clash. Here is the time and how to watch all of the action.

Inter Miami had just fallen behind 1-0 on a goal by Henry Martin at the 31-minute mark, but Messi gave his many fans at Allegiant Stadium reason to celebrate three minutes later with the equalizing goal.