Inter Miami played Club America in their first preseason game of 2025 leaving it until late to score an equalizer resulting in a 2-2 draw.

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.

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.