Messi Expected in Inter Miami Starting XI vs. Atlanta After Argentina Farewell
Messi returns to MLS after retiring from Argentina, and his four-goal, one-assist outburst has lifted Inter Miami back into the Eastern Conference race.
- On Saturday night, Inter Miami hosts Atlanta United at the stadium in Miami for an MLS match, a critical fixture as the club continues its Eastern Conference campaign.
- Following his retirement from Argentina duty on August 31, Lionel Messi ended a storied international career with two Copa América titles and the 2022 World Cup, now devoting full attention to Inter Miami.
- Scoring two goals before halftime and two more after the break against Montreal on August 29, the 39-year-old superstar delivered one of his best MLS performances, reaching 18 goals and entering the Golden Boot race.
- Atlanta United arrives in Miami near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, facing the formidable task of containing Messi after his four-goal performance against Montreal.
- The defending MLS Cup champions, Inter Miami, entered the weekend near the top of the Eastern Conference but seek to regain momentum after recent consistency questions plagued their campaign.
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