Lionel Messi once again becomes the hero for Inter Miami after a dramatic 2-1 win over Atlas FC in their first game of the 2025 Leagues Cup. Messi didn't score, but he provided two assists, with one coming in the last minute.

Lionel Messi, star of Inter Miami, commented on his recent one-game suspension in MLS after he missed the All-Star Game. Inter Miami come off a hard-fought 2-1 win over Atlas in the Leagues Cup, a match that also marked Lionel Messi’s return to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension.

Lionel Messi reflected on his one-game suspension the MLS gave him after his return to the pitch in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Atlas.