While 100,000 fans joined the professionals in Gelsenkirchen in gearing up for the Bundesliga comeback, Schalke’s second team produced an astonishing performance in the Regionalliga West in Bocholt.
Lionel Messi marked his first start since the World Cup with two goals and an assist as Inter Miami defeated Atletico de San Luis 4-2. The Argentine star inspired his side to a Leagues Cup victory despite Luis Suarez serving a tournament-wide suspension.
