Lionel Messi free kick goal helps rescue Inter Miami against Philadelphia Union

Lionel Messi scored on a free kick in the 87th minute to spark a late rally for Inter Miami in their 3-3 draw with Philadelphia Union.

With Inter Miami trailing 3-1, the Argentina veteran drilled a shot from just outside the box which flew into the upper left-hand corner of the goal.

Messi then put the finishing touches on the Herons’ comeback by assisting on Telasco Segovia’s 95th-minute goal.

The result helped Inter Miami avoid a fourth defeat of the MLS season.

The Union struck early through Quinn Sullivan and took a 2-0 lead just before half-time when Tai Baribo claimed his first goal of the evening.

Tadeo Allende kept Inter Miami alive with a goal at the 60-minute mark, but Philadelphia restored their advantage when Baribo nabbed his second 13 minutes later.