Lionel Messi danced past two defenders before scoring a stunning goal for Inter Miami that saw him lob Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
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Messi on the scoresheet againRolled back the years for typical finishReturned to MLS action after long restFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Herons claimed a form of revenge over their domestic rivals for the shock MLS Cup play-off defeat that they suffered in 2024. That setback dashed silverware dreams for Messi and Co, but they are back in the hunt for more major honours this term.
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An unbeaten start to the 2025 campaign has been enjoyed, across MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup competition, with Messi’s workload being carefully managed. He was returned to Javier Mascherano’s starting XI against Atlanta after seeing plenty of rest and bench duty.
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It took just 20 minutes for Messi to make a decisive contribution as he pounced on a heavy touch, burst into the box, left one Atlanta defender on the deck and calmly clipped the ball over the onrushing Guzan. Inter Miami would go on to win the game 2-1 courtesy of a dramatic 89th-minute header from Fafa Picault.






