
Lionel Messi scored twice and picked up an assist as Inter Miami thrashed Atlanta United 4–0 on Saturday night, lofting their chances of finishing second in the MLS Eastern Conference.
Messi, who opted to play for Miami after sitting out of Argentina’s friendly against Venezuela on Friday night, scored in the 39th and 87th minute to bring his regular-season goal total to 26, two ahead of LAFC’s Denis Bouanga heading into the final matchday.