Messi returns as Inter Miami’s winning streak ends against Columbus

Lionel Messi made his long-awaited return to Major League Soccer on Saturday but could not inspire Inter Miami to victory as the Eastern Conference side settled for a 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew, bringing an end to their six-match winning run.

The Argentine captain, who was returning to club football two weeks after featuring in Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final,…