NEW DELHI: Inter Miami made the strategic choice to rest Lionel Messi, and this decision proved costly as they faced their first defeat since the Argentine superstar joined the club. In a challenging match against Atlanta United on Saturday, Inter Miami suffered a resounding 5-2 loss, jeopardizing their playoff aspirations.
Messi was notably absent from the lineup, having undergone an intense series of matches since his debut with Miami in late July. Miami's head coach, Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, explained after the defeat that Messi was dealing with "muscle fatigue," making it unwise to include him in this game.
