
Messi Sets MLS Milestone as Inter Miami Draws with Atlanta, Reunites with Tata Martino
Lionel Messi added two assists as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Atlanta United, becoming the first MLS player to reach 30 goal contributions in three seasons and boosting his 2026 tally to 18 goals and 12 assists in 20 league games. The match featured an emotional embrace with former Barcelona and Argentina coach Tata Martino. Miami’s defensive lapses persisted, with Casemiro at center back, leaving them well behind the Supporters’ Shield race as they turn to games against Chicago Fire and Nashville SC.










