Lionel Messi Scores Late Winner in MLS Victory

atlanta, usa - Lionel Messi scores in MLS regular season win over Atlanta United FC. Substitute Fafa Picault seals victory for Inter Miami CF.

Lionel Messi Scores Late Winner in MLS Victory

Lionel Messi scored his first MLS regular season goal in a dramatic 2-1 victory over Atlanta United FC. Substitute Fafa Picault sealed the win for Inter Miami CF.

Key Points:

• Messi scored in the 20th minute, securing the win for Miami.
• Substitute Fafa Picault's late header decided the game in the 89th minute.
• Atlanta United FC's Emmanuel Latte Lath scored an early goal, but Atlanta remains winless in three matches.

Messi returned to the XI after being sidelined for three games due to muscle fatigue. Both teams had chances, but Picault's header proved decisive for Miami.