--- title: "Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew" description: "Most outlets led with the return of Lionel Messi and the 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew. 24 News HD provided additional context by mentioning Messi's return to Major League Soccer following the FIFA World Cup and noted that he came on in the second half. The Express Tribune headline focused on the match result and key scorers, while 24 News HD emphasized the timing of Messi’s return and the broader context of his post-World Cup participation." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/1488-messi-returns-as-inter-miami-draw-2-2-against-columbus-crew site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew sports · latest filing 3 Aug 2026, 4:12 AM PKT · 2–3 Aug 2026 · 3 articles from 3 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 3 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the return of Lionel Messi and the 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew. 24 News HD provided additional context by mentioning Messi’s return to Major League Soccer following the FIFA World Cup and noted he came on in the second half. The Express Tribune focused primarily on the result and Messi’s return without elaborating on the match context or timing. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 3 Aug 2026 — Messi returns for Inter Miami after extended post-World Cup break (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [Messi returns for Inter Miami after extended post-World Cup break](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1532567/messi-returns-for-inter-miami-after-extended-post-world-cup-break/) · 3 Aug 2026, 4:12 AM PKT > Lionel Messi has made his first appearance since the FIFA World Cup final, coming off the bench in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew. The Argentinian veteran returned to the pitch for Saturday’s Major League Soccer (MLS) fixture, two weeks after losing the World Cup final to Spain […] ### 2 Aug 2026 — Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the return of Lionel Messi and the 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew. 24 News HD provided additional context by mentioning Messi's return to Major League Soccer following the FIFA World Cup and noted that he came on in the second half. The Express Tribune headline focused on the match result and key scorers, while 24 News HD emphasized the timing of Messi’s return and the broader context of his post-World Cup participation. - **24 News HD** — [Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Aug-2026/messi-returns-inter-miami-draw-2-2-columbus-crew) · 2 Aug 2026, 11:10 AM PKT > After losing the FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew. - **The Express Tribune** — [Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621644/messi-returns-as-inter-miami-draw-2-2-against-columbus-crew) · 2 Aug 2026, 6:09 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Suárez and Son were among the scorers ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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