Messi’s Magic Saves 10-Man Inter Miami in Thrilling 2-2 Draw
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi kicked off their Major League Soccer season with a dramatic 2-2 draw against New York City FC on Saturday, despite playing most of the match with 10 men. Miami, who set a regular-season points record last year before an early playoff exit, faced adversity after Argentine defender Tomás Avilés received a straight red card in the 23rd minute. Messi, however, proved to be the game-changer, assisting both Miami goals, including a stoppage-time equalizer. A Promising Start Turns Sour With newly appointed head coach Javier Mascherano at the helm, Inter Miami introduced several new faces but…