Lionel Messi bags 2 assists as Inter Miami beat Atlas 2-1 in Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi orchestrating a late comeback that for Inter Miami CF to beat Atlas FC with a 2-1 in a thrilling encounter at the Leagues Cup 2025 clash at the Chase Stadium.

This performance came just days after Messi was spotted at a Coldplay concert in Miami, where Nigerian singer Ayra Starr performed.

The game began with both teams displaying cautious play, and there were no goals scored in the first half.

Messi would provide the breakthrough in the 58th minute by assisting Telasco Segovia, who scored to put Inter Miami in front.

Inter Miami dominated possession with Messi's playmaking but were unable to find the second.

The Mexican side Atlas grabbed an equalizer through Jose Lozano in the 80th minute setting the stage for a tense finish.

The match, held on July 30, 2025, was a testament to Messi's enduring ability to turn the tide of a game, even in the dying moments of extra time. adding to the buzz surrounding the football icon's off-field activities.

Tied at 1-1 the match might end in a draw, potentially leading to a penalty shootout.

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In the closing stage of added time, Messi from the edge of the penalty area found Luis Suárez, who returned the ball to Messi.

The Argentine maestro went past several defenders before laying off a pass to Marcelo Weigandt to score the winner.

The right-back, on loan from Boca Juniors slotted the ball into the net in the 96th minute, securing a 2-1 win for Inter Miami and sending the home crowd wild.

During Messi's first season with Inter Miami he led the team to win the Leagues Cup title against Nashville.