Messi remains ruthless as ever, even against a defender who has connections to his boyhood club in Argentina. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner needed only two minutes after entering in the 55th minute on Saturday night to score what would prove the winner in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union.

Lionel Messi scored two minutes after coming off the substitutes' bench as Inter Miami beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 at Chase Stadium on Saturday.

Lionel Messi made an immediate impact for Inter Miami against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. Messi returned to the lineup and scored less than two minutes after subbing into the match early in the second half.

Lionel Messi did not start, but entered the game in the second half Saturday and scored eventual winning goal in win over Philadelphia.

Lionel Messi scored his second goal of the season only two minutes after his entrance as a second-half substitute, and Inter Miami held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi could return to action with Inter Miami against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. Follow along here for live updates.