Summary
Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami win their Leagues Cup match against Atlas by setting up two goals, one in the final moments of the game. This was Messi’s return after a one-match suspension from Major League Soccer.
Key Facts
- Lionel Messi had two assists in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Atlas.
- The game was part of the Leagues Cup, featuring teams from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Messi's assist to Marcelo Weigandt in the final minute secured the win.
- Messi had been suspended for one match before this game for missing MLS’s All-Star game.
- The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) confirmed Weigandt’s goal after an initial offside call.
- Messi was named MLS Player of the Month, with five assists and eight goals in July.
- Inter Miami's Rodrigo De Paul, a national teammate of Messi, made his debut in this match.
