Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta
- On Saturday, Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United, marking his first match since retiring from international duty. The match was delayed 90 minutes by thunderstorms and lightning.
- Casemiro opened the scoring in the 32nd minute by heading home a Messi corner, before Luis Suárez added a 12th goal of the season just before halftime to put Miami ahead 2-1.
- Atlanta clawed back when Miguel Almirón equalized in the 35th minute, then striker Breel Embolo, who arrived from Stade Rennais for $18 million last month, converted an 87th-minute penalty in his MLS debut to secure the draw.
- Miami struggled to maintain its halftime composure, allowing Atlanta to control the second half. Midfielder Caicedo conceded the decisive late penalty that eventually leveled the match.
- The result marked Inter Miami's first match without Noah Allen, the club's all-time leader in appearances, after he was traded to the Chicago Fire earlier this week.
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Lionel Messi has once again written the history of soccer in the United States, setting an unprecedented record in MLS. The Argentine star has become the only player in MLS history to register more than 30 goal contributions – goals and assists combined – in three different seasons. This historic record was completed in his final appearance in the Inter Miami jersey, a match with a particularly emotional charge for Messi, as it was his first app…
The Atlanta United coach explained the emotional encounter with the rosary in 2-2 against Inter Miami and revealed the reasons for his gesture. He also spoke about Leo's farewell to the Argentine National Team and left a reflection: "We are selfish and we want to continue demanding that he be with the shirt."
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Messi logs 2 assists for Inter Miami in first match since retiring from international soccer - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi may have retired from international soccer, but he’s certainly not done making an impact on the pitch. Messi had two assists for Inter Miami on Saturday night as his MLS club played Atlanta United to a 2-2 draw in his first match since announcing that his time playing for his native Argentina is done. Luis Suárez and Casemiro scored for Inter Miami, which is second in the Eastern Conference and 10 points behind first-pl…
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