Lionel Messi barely visible as Inter Miami star posts picture of insane weather conditions during MLS victory over D.C. United

Said contest took place at Chase Stadium in Florida, and the heavens opened prior to kick-off. Torrential downpours are not out of the ordinary in that part of the world, but they can make it difficult to indulge in professional sporting activities.

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Inter Miami’s latest fixture looked like being a wash out for long periods, with even the return to action of eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi following his latest injury-enforced absence failing to inspire Tata Martino’s side. There was, however, to be a late twist in the tale.

Leonardo Campana snatched a 94th-minute winner for the Herons, with the rain having subsided by that point. Messi and Co will be delighted to have come through another tough test, with the Argentine superstar barely visible to the cameras as a tropical storm raged!

Another victory has kept Inter Miami at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference. They have picked up 31 points from 15 games this season, as Messi sparks MVP talk, and will be back in action next weekend when taking in another trip to Canada for a meeting with the Vancouver Whitecaps.