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Lionel Messi's late heroics lead Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final

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Lionel Messi scored twice in his return and Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the Leagues Cup Final.

Inter Miami will be on the road to face the LA Galaxy-Seattle Sounders winner in the final on Sunday.

Messi was back for the second time in two weeks after a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Marco Pašaliu0107 opened the scoring for Orlando just before halftime, with the play surviving a VAR review for a possible handball.

Messi tied it in the 77th, converting from the penalty spot after Tadeo Allende was pulled down in the box.