Lionel Messi Scores and Inter Miami Secures Late Win Atlanta United

Inter Miami avenged last season's playoff upset with a dramatic 2-1 victory, highlighted by Messi's first league goal of the season and a late winner from Fafà Picault.

Lionel Messi scored his first MLS regular-season goal of 2025 in the 20th minute, equalizing after Atlanta's early lead.
Fafà Picault netted the decisive goal in the 89th minute, heading in a cross from Jordi Alba for his first goal with Inter Miami.
Inter Miami's victory marked revenge for their playoff elimination by Atlanta United last season, which was one of the biggest upsets in MLS history.
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan made six saves for Atlanta, including three against Messi, but couldn't prevent Miami's late winner.
The win keeps Inter Miami unbeaten in 2025 and places them at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings.