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Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1
Lionel Messi scores twice in 4 minutes to extend Inter Miami's winning streak.
In brief
Lionel Messi scores twice in 4 minutes to extend Inter Miami's winning streak. Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, extending their winning streak to three games as they prepare for the MLS playoffs. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Messi scores twice
Lionel Messi scored twice in four minutes to extend Inter Miami's winning streak.
“Lionel Messi had helped put Miami on top shortly before half-time, heading the ball to Suarez, who shook off his defender in the box and lofted a pass that Berterame nodded home to make it 1-0”
Inter Miami's 3-1 victory
Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 3-1 to secure their third consecutive win.
Messi tops MLS scoring chart
Messi leads MLS with 25 goals, six ahead of Petar Musa and Milan Iloski.
Messi's record assist streak
Messi achieved at least 15 assists in three straight seasons, a record in MLS history.
Playoff implications
Inter Miami secured their playoff spot while Atlanta United struggles near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
St. Louis City's streak ends
St. Louis City's 19-match unbeaten streak ended with a 3-2 loss to Minnesota.
Philadelphia's unbeaten run
Philadelphia extended their unbeaten run to 15 matches with a 2-2 draw against Charlotte.
Atlanta's playoff struggle
Atlanta United, second from bottom in the Eastern Conference, faces time running out for playoff contention.
The key point
Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, extending their winning streak to three games as they prepare for the MLS playoffs.
