Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beats Atlanta 3-1
Lionel Messi netted twice after halftime as the visitors claimed a 3-1 road win, lifting his league-leading season total to 25.
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What happened
Lionel Messi scored two second-half goals four minutes apart, both following a first-half assist. Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 3-1 on Saturday. Messi became the first player in league history with at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons.
Why it matters
The result extends Messi's league-leading season total to 25. His assist mark makes him the first player in league history to reach that level across three straight seasons.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 9:48 PM ET: Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1 after Messi scored two second-half goals.
- Oct 17, 11:04 PM ET: Messi's season tally reached 25, the highest in MLS.
Coverage
- 'He never ceases to amaze': Gonzalez backs Messi for 1,000 goals after Atlanta masterclass (101greatgoals.com)
- Messi scores twice, takes season tally to 25 in Miami win at Atlanta (ESPN)
- Lionel Messi makes MLS history in latest Inter Miami masterpiece (Yahoo Sports)
- Lionel Messi scores twice, adds assist to propel Inter Miami to 3-0 victory over Atlanta United (AP)
- Two more dazzling Messi goals propel Inter Miami to win in Atlanta (AP)
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