'The GOAT is coming back' – Lionel Messi's return confirmed by Inter Miami as MLS side tell emotional Messi fan: 'Cry no more'

Inter Miami have confirmed that Lionel Messi will return for their game against Philadelphia Union.

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• Messi hasn't played since the summer
• Icon is set to feature this weekend
• Inter Miami eyeing MLS Cup glory

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Messi hasn't featured in an Inter Miami shirt since June. The Herons sit top of the MLS Eastern Conference, and his return will provide a major boost to their MLS Cup hopes.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Inter Miami confirmed Messi's return by sharing a video of a young Miami fan in tears about watching her hero. "I want to see Messi. I am his fan, and I want to see,” she says in the video.

  The Herons wrote as the caption: "Cry no more the [GOAT] is back tomorrow."

• DID YOU KNOW

  The girl's family commented on the post: "It's our daughter and her name is Salma. She wants to meet Messi and is closer to fulfilling her dream thanks to Inter Miami for sharing the video."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

  Messi will want to return with a bang after his lengthy absence. Inter Miami might be near impossible to stop should the Argentinian get back to his best, with Philadelphia Union their opponents on Sunday morning.