Messi and Picault Lead Inter Miami to Dramatic Victory Over Atlanta United

Lionel Messi scored his first MLS goal of the season, while Fafà Picault's late header secured Miami's 2-1 win in a rematch of last year's playoff upset.

Lionel Messi scored his first regular-season goal in the 20th minute, equalizing after Emmanuel Latte Lath's early header gave Atlanta United the lead.
Substitute Fafà Picault netted the game-winning goal in the 89th minute with a header off a Jordi Alba cross, marking his first goal for Inter Miami.
The victory moved Inter Miami to the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 10 points, extending their unbeaten start to the season.
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan made six saves, including three against Messi, while Miami's Rocco Ríos Novo made his first start and recorded three saves.
The match served as a form of revenge for Miami, who were eliminated by Atlanta in last season's playoffs despite being the Supporters' Shield winners.