VIDEO: David Beckham returns to Los Angeles! Lionel Messi & Inter Miami's co-owner shows up for MLS match against former club LA Galaxy

The 48-year-old signed autographs, posed for photos and was greeted by fans ahead of the match. It followed into the stadium on the ground, where he waved to fans on the pitch with a brilliant smile across his face.

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Across 98 MLS matches from 2007 to 2012, the former Real Madrid superstar scored 18 goals and added38 assists for the Galaxy. His trademark move to MLS - nearly 20 years ago - after crafting a remarkable career in Europe paved way for people like Lionel Messi to join the league.

Now, exactly 12 years after he left the Galaxy, he has returned to his former club, but this time sporting an Inter Miami pin on his suit instead of the LA crest.

His presence may have been what ended up earning his side a point too, as Lionel Messi scored a brilliant stoppage-time equalizer to earn the Herons a point.

After the Herons draw vs the Galaxy Sunday evening, they'll now look ahead to matchweek two. Their third contest of the year arrives on Saturday, March 3 against Orlando City in a South Florida rivalry match.