Earthquakes battle to 3-3 draw with Messi, Inter Miami at soldout PayPal Park

SAN JOSE – Goals galore greeted a sellout crowd that came Wednesday night to see Messi and InterMiami visit the San Jose Earthquakes.

No, Messi did not score any of the five goals that peppered the nets before halftime. He did, however, assist a 52nd-minute goal that resulted in a 3-3 draw before the 18,000 fans at PayPal Park.

Messi twice nearly broke the tie in extra time, only to be thwarted by defender Daniel Munie and goalkeeper Daniel. When Messie fell to the turf in the 94th minute in front of the penalty box...