Lionel Messi said he struggled to find rhythm in the first half against Atlas on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium before setting up two second-half goals -- including a late winner -- in a 2-1 victory to kick off Inter Miami CF's Leagues Cup campaign.
Messi was returning to action after serving a one-game suspension for missing the MLS All-Star Game last Wednesday, and said that while rest may serve some players it wasn't something he needed.
"The truth is that it was difficult with the heat, and not having played the other day.