# 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.
- Title: Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/18/messi-scores-twice-as-inter-miami-beat-atlanta-united-3-1-to-extend-winning-streak/239553
- Published: 2026-10-18T11:49:28+00:00
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- Topics: messi, inter miami, atlanta united, mls, playoffs, goals, assist, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.