Ryan Hollingshead’s effort for the hosts was cancelled out by Facundo Farias, Jordi Alba, and Leonardo Campana.

Miami is nine points shy of the play-offs after the statement victory against the MLS Cup winners last season.

Inter Miami have won the Leagues Cup and are unbeaten in 11 games since Messi’s debut on 22 July.

In 11 appearances across all competitions, the Argentine World Cup winner has scored 11 goals and provided five assists.

On 10 September, Inter Miami will face Sporting Kansas City at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. British royalty watched Messi play, with Prince Harry taking advantage of the opportunity to see the former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward live.

As well as Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Ferrell, Tom Holland, Toby Maguire, Owen Wilson and Gerard Butler, musicians Liam Gallagher, Selena Gomez, Tyga, BReal and Nas also attended the 22,000-seater stadium.