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2026-10-19
In a key MLS regular season match, Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 3-1 away, with 39-year-old Argentine star Lionel Messi scoring twice!
After officially ending his international career, Messi returned to club football. He didn't score against New York City FC in the previous round but provided an assist. In this match, he continued to start, playing as a right winger.
In the 45th minute, Suarez assisted Beltrame to break the deadlock, giving Inter Miami a 1-0 lead. In the 56th minute, Messi cut inside from the right wing, played a one-two with Beltrame, and then fired a low left-footed shot through the defense to make it 2-0!
In the 60th minute, Messi scored again after a long run, using his incredible speed and quick movements to beat his opponent in a one-on-one situation before slotting home with his left foot to seal a 3-0 victory! In the 89th minute, Atlanta United pulled one back through a penalty, but it wasn't enough.
With a brace in just 4 minutes, Messi reached 936 career goals, just 64 shy of the 1000-goal milestone!
Data shows that in his last 19 starts for Inter Miami, Messi has contributed 21 goals and 14 assists, being involved in 35 goals! He received a perfect score of 10 after the match, and under Messi's leadership, Inter Miami has secured their third consecutive victory.
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