Lionel Messi has admitted that he was 'scared' to play in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup semi-final win against Orlando City.

The footballing icon came back from injury to provide some game-saving heroics for Miami to book a spot in the final.

Messi had been sidelined for 10 days after worsening his hamstring injury during a comeback against LA Galaxy on August 17.

He had spent two weeks on the sidelines before that game, with his second-half cameo ending up setting him back again.

The Argentinian icon returned to action for a second time on Wednesday, though, and he saved Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup .

Miami were trailing fellow MLS side Orlando City until the 77th minute when Messi stepped up to equalise from the penalty spot.

He then scored a brilliant goal to turn the tie on

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