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Lionel Messi Scores and Inter Miami Secures Late WinAtlanta 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.

Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Argentina v Peru - Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 19, 2024 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks on REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle/File Photo
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF warms up ahead of a match.
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Overview

  • 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.