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Ben Steiner

‘He’s an Alien’—Lionel Messi Stuns His Own Manager With New MLS History

Lionel Messi’s magic is inevitable. Less than two weeks after retiring from international duty with Argentina, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner brought back memories of his last standout moments for La Albiceleste on Saturday night in MLS action.

Playing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the first time since leading Argentina past England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, Messi channeled his best to score a brace in a 3–1 win against Atlanta United, securing his side’s first three-game win streak since July.

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