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Lionel Messi Scores Twice, Adds Assist to Propel Inter Miami to 3-1 Victory over Atlanta United
Messi’s brace gave Inter Miami its third straight win and extended his MLS-leading scoring surge to 25 goals, officials said.
- On Saturday, Lionel Messi scored twice in four minutes during the second half to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Mexico striker Germán Berterame opened the scoring just before halftime, assisted by Messi and Luis Suárez, establishing Miami's control against the struggling Atlanta side.
- With 25 goals and 15 assists this season, Messi became the first player in league history to record at least 15 helpers in three consecutive seasons.
- Despite a late penalty goal from Fafá Picault, the loss leaves Atlanta United in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, facing an uphill battle to qualify for the postseason.
- Inter Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference, extending a three-game winning streak under new coach Cristian 'Kily' González before facing the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
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