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Messi Leads Inter Miami to 2-2 Draw Against Atlanta

Sep 6, 2026
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Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta

## Messi's Impactful Return

Lionel Messi made a significant impact in his return to Inter Miami, orchestrating both goals in a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United. This match marked his first appearance since announcing his retirement from international football.

## Match Highlights

The game, delayed by 90 minutes due to thunderstorms, saw Miami take the lead in the 32nd minute. Casemiro headed in a corner from Messi to open the scoring. However, Atlanta quickly responded with Miguel Almiron leveling the score just three minutes later.

Luis Suarez, another former Barcelona star, restored Miami's lead with a precise finish just before halftime, following a play initiated by Messi. Yet, Atlanta managed to equalize again in the 87th minute through a penalty converted by Breel Embolo.

## Other MLS Action

Elsewhere, Toronto and Chicago played out a thrilling 4-4 draw, with Derrick Etienne scoring late to secure the result. Josh Sargent's hat-trick for Toronto was matched by Maren Haile-Selassie's brace for Chicago, alongside an own goal and a strike from Robert Lewandowski.

Philadelphia secured a 2-0 victory over Montreal, highlighted by 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan's goal, setting a new record for scoring contributions by a player of his age in a season. Meanwhile, Orlando edged San Diego 1-0 thanks to Antoine Griezmann's early goal, and Austin drew 1-1 with San Jose after a late equalizer from Guilherme Biro.

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