Lionel Messi records two assists in Inter Miami draw against Atlanta United
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Lionel Messi returned to the pitch for Inter Miami on Saturday night, recording two assists in a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United. The match at Nu Stadium followed a weather-related delay of more than an hour. Casemiro opened the scoring in the 32nd minute off a Messi corner kick, and Luis Suárez added a second goal before halftime. Atlanta United forced the draw after Breel Embolo converted a penalty kick in the 87th minute. This performance marked Messi’s first appearance since officially announcing his retirement from international soccer. Inter Miami currently sits second in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing first-place Nashville by 10 points with 11 regular-season matches remaining.
- •Lionel Messi recorded two assists in his return to Inter Miami.
- •Inter Miami and Atlanta United finished in a 2-2 draw.
- •Casemiro and Luis Suárez scored for Inter Miami.
- •Breel Embolo equalized for Atlanta United with an 87th-minute penalty.
- •Inter Miami trails first-place Nashville by 10 points in the Eastern Conference.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Messi logs 2 assists for Inter Miami in first match since retiring from international soccer
"Lionel Messi may have retired from international soccer, but he's certainly not done making an impact on the pitch. Messi had two assists for Inter Miami on Saturday night as his MLS club played Atlanta United to a 2-2 draw in his first match since announcing that his time playing for his native Argentina is done. Luis Suárez and Casemiro scored for Inter Miami, which is second in the Eastern Conference and 10 points behind first-place Nashville with 11 matches left in the regular season.
"Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football.Former Liverpool and Barcelona star Luis Suarez put Miami into the lead with a measured finish on the cusp of half-time after a move down the left started by Messi.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:48 AMMessi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta
Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football.Former Liverpool and Barcelona star Luis Suarez put Miami into the lead with a measured finish on the cusp of half-time after a move down the left started by Messi.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:21 AMMessi logs 2 assists for Inter Miami in first match since retiring from international soccer
Lionel Messi may have retired from international soccer, but he's certainly not done making an impact on the pitch. Messi had two assists for Inter Miami on Saturday night as his MLS club played Atlanta United to a 2-2 draw in his first match since announcing that his time playing for his native Argentina is done. Luis Suárez and Casemiro scored for Inter Miami, which is second in the Eastern Conference and 10 points behind first-place Nashville with 11 matches left in the regular season.
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