Lionel Messi scored his ​first goal since the death ‌of his father earlier this ​month in Inter Miami’s ⁠2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

Messi’s father and longtime representative Jorge ‌died aged 68 on August 8 in Rosario, ‌Argentina.

In the 26th minute ‌at ⁠Subaru Park, Messi shook ⁠off his marker and sent a left-footed shot into the net to give ​Miami a ‌2-1 first-half lead before being embraced by his teammates.

The 39-year-old also assisted on his team’s ‌first goal on a hot ​and humid night in Pennsylvania.

Messi paid an emotional ⁠tribute to his father last week, saying he did not know ‌how to continue without him.

The draw ended a three-game losing streak for defending MLS Cup champions Miami. The goal was Messi’s 13th of ‌the season, putting him one behind Dallas ​striker Petar Musa in the race for the ⁠MLS Golden Boot, which he won ⁠last season.

Messi also captained Argentina to this year’s World ‌Cup final, where they lost to Spain.