Lionel Messi scored two second-half goals four minutes apart and assisted Germán Berterame's late first-half goal as Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1 in Atlanta on Saturday night, Oct. 17, The Associated Press reported. Fafà Picault scored Atlanta's goal on an 89th-minute penalty.
Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals
The most-hyped home date of Atlanta United's season ended in a loss, but Messi's visit drew one of the year's biggest sports crowds downtown. The AP noted Messi became the first MLS player with at least 15 assists in three straight seasons.
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First reported by The Associated Press: The Associated Press
Cover: Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Lionel Messi, 2025 file photo)
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