US EditionLionel Messi Guides Inter Miami to Dramatic Win in Leagues Cup Opener vs. Atlas as Rodrigo De Paul Makes Debut
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 31 – Inter Miami secured a Leagues Cup victory with Chelo Weigandt scoring and Rodrigo De Paul making his debut, boosting the team’s competitive edge this season.
- On July 30, 2025, Inter Miami CF defeated Atlas 2-1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, with Messi providing two assists in the Leagues Cup opener.
- Amid Leagues Cup preparations, Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul made his Inter Miami debut last week, and Messi returned from a one-match suspension after July 23.
- In stoppage time, Marcelo Weigandt volleyed, with VAR overturning an initial offside call after Messi assisted in the 96th minute.
- On Saturday, Inter Miami will host Necaxa at Chase Stadium before concluding their group-stage campaign against Pumas.
- With that form, Messi has contributed to 21 of Inter Miami's last 27 goals since May 28, 2025.
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Inter Miami opened the day of this Wednesday with an agonizing 1-2 win before the Atlas on the day of Rodrigo de Paul’s debut. However, during the meeting, moments of tension were experienced, especially when Messi celebrated the goal of victory in the face of Matías Coccaro to which he ended up facing. The Argentine star attended Marcelo Weigandt who scored the goal of the tiebreaker just two minutes before the end of the game. After that, Mess…
Lionel Messi returns as Inter Miami beat Atlas in Leagues Cup
The Argentinian star impressed following a one game suspension to record two assists against Atlas in Leagues Cup opener.Lionel Messi had two assists, including one in the final seconds of the match, to help lift Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup opener in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.It was Messi’s first game since he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer (MLS) for skipping its All-Star game. Messi, 3…
Lionel Messi's last-second assist helps Inter Miami beat Atlas 2-1 in League Cup
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Lionel Messi said he struggled to find rhythm in the first half against Atlas on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium before setting up two second-half goals -- including a late winner -- in a 2-1 victory to kick off Inter Miami CF's Leagues Cup campaign.
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