India, March 14 -- Lionel Messi marked his return to action in emphatic style, finding the back of the net as Inter Miami sealed a 2-0 victory over Cavalier FC in Jamaica to advance to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup.

The Argentine superstar had been sidelined for three matches due to load management concerns, with head coach Javier Mascherano emphasizing the importance of rest to prevent potential injuries. Despite keeping his plans under wraps, Mascherano had hinted at Messi's involvement ahead of the fixture.

"We knew that Leo wasn't playing for the last three or four games," Mascherano said after the match. "Obviously we wanted him playing but we need to know and to find the moment to send him to the pitch. I think i...