David Beckham has sent a “great comeback” message to Lionel Messi and Co after seeing Inter Miami display their battling qualities in Montreal.
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Herons trailed by two goals in CanadaBattled back to claim all three pointsRemain at the top of Eastern ConferenceGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The Herons trailed their latest MLS fixture by two goals with just 32 minutes on the clock. It appeared as though a rare setback would be suffered by Tata Martino’s side as they failed to get going or bring talismanic captain Messi into the game.
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They were, however, to level matters by the interval as Matias Rojas and Luis Suarez continued their respective rich veins of form. USMNT hopeful Benjamin Cremaschi completed a stunning turnaround just before the hour mark as Inter Miami went on to claim the spoils in a five-goal thriller.
WHAT BECKHAM SAID
Club co-owner Beckham was among those watching on with interest as the Herons emerged victorious once again, with the Manchester United and England legend posting on social media in the aftermath of an impressive victory: “Great comeback win last night.”
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While Messi – who has been in dazzling form of late – drew a rare blank on the goal contributions front, an eighth MLS win of the season has kept Inter Miami at the top of the Eastern Conference. They will be back in action on Wednesday when taking in a derby date with Florida neighbours Orlando City.