Got a few proper yarns about the Inter Miami‑Columbus clash – not just the usual footy fluff.

1

Messi’s comeback under the lights

The Argentine maestro finally stepped back onto the pitch after the World Cup, and his first minutes were a reminder of why we love him – but the drama didn’t end there.

2

Weather hiccup halts the action

Just when the fans were getting into the rhythm, the match was paused for a weather delay, giving both sides a moment to regroup and the fans a bit of a breather.

3

Méndez’s late equaliser spoils the party

Even after Messi’s return, Columbus snatched a point with a late strike from Méndez, turning what could've been a Messi‑show into a 2‑2 stalemate.

Where this comes from: every line above is pulled from an actual published report, with the source and date linked next to it. If nothing new and notable is being said about a fixture, we don't force a story just to fill the page.