Messi made his injury return, scoring a game-deciding goal in the 84th minute, Jordi Alba (43’) and Luis Suarez (89’) also scored goals, and Inter Miami beat the defending MLS Cup champion L.A. Galaxy 3-1 at Chase Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Analysing the top flight's best teams, explaining the weekend's stranger decisions and checking in on Wrexham's progress

In the West, Minnesota United FC pulled off a double over the Seattle Sounders for the first time in club history, while the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped points and San Diego FC found a late winner, meaning not much has shifted. The conference title is the expansion side's to lose at the moment.

Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his contract with Al Nassr through 2027. How does that compare to Lionel Messi’s deal with Inter Miami? Nearly two months ago, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr announced a contract extension that will keep the Portuguese star with the Saudi club through 2027.