Lionel Messi records 30 goal contributions in Inter Miami draw with Atlanta

Lionel Messi recorded two assists in a 2-2 draw between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United on Saturday. The performance marked Messi's first match since announcing his retirement from international play for Argentina. With his two assists, Messi reached 30 goal contributions for the season, becoming the first player in league history to hit that mark across three separate campaigns. Casemiro opened the scoring for Inter Miami on a corner kick, and Luis Suárez added a second goal following a pass from Messi. Atlanta United forced the draw after a late penalty kick from Breel Embolo in his debut for the club. Inter Miami remains in pursuit of Nashville SC, who leads the Eastern Conference standings by 10 points. Inter Miami next faces Chicago Fire FC on Wednesday before playing Nashville SC on Saturday.

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