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.