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Messi Scores Twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 Win, Takes MLS Golden Boot Lead

Reports also link Miami with a possible move for Neymar once his Santos deal ends.

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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 play for Inter Miami, scoring two goals and adding an assist in a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United.
  • Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he sat Messi against Venezuela to test other forwards, and he remains hopeful Messi can feature against Puerto Rico on Tuesday.
  • Messi moved to 26 league goals to lead the Golden Boot race by two over Denis Bouanga, and his 18th assist tied the MLS lead.
  • The result clinched home-field advantage for Miami in the first playoff round and left the club level on 62 points with Cincinnati for second in the East.
  • Multiple outlets report Neymar has been offered to Inter Miami for an off-season signing when his Santos deal expires in December, as Miami works on new contracts for Messi and Luis Suárez and manages retirements including Jordi Alba, who was honored after scoring in his final regular-season home game.