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Messi Scores Twice as Inter Miami Clinches Home Playoff Start and Takes MLS Scoring Lead

A planned rest by Argentina opened a one-game window that Inter Miami used to strengthen its postseason position.

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Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suarez (9) celebrates with forward Lionel Messi (10) after scoring a goal against Los Angeles Galaxy
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Overview

  • Lionel Messi briefly left Argentina’s camp to start for Inter Miami, tallying two goals and an assist in a 4-0 win over Atlanta United.
  • The victory secured home-field advantage in the first round and left Miami tied on 62 points with FC Cincinnati in the race for the East’s No. 2 seed heading into Decision Day.
  • Messi moved atop the Golden Boot race with 26 league goals and tied the MLS assist lead with his 18th of the season.
  • Jordi Alba, who has announced he will retire at season’s end, scored and was honored after what was billed as Miami’s final regular-season home game at Chase Stadium before the move to Miami Freedom Park in 2026.
  • Separately, multiple outlets report Miami has been offered Neymar and is exploring a reunion with Messi and Luis Suárez, with the Brazilian under contract at Santos through December and no agreement confirmed.