Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beats Atlanta 3-1 for third straight win

Inter Miami secured a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, marking their third consecutive win, according to WSVN 7News.

Lionel Messi was central to the win, providing an assist in the first half and scoring two goals four minutes apart early in the second half.

Germán Berterame scored the opening goal with assists from Messi and Luis Suárez, reaching nine goals in 26 MLS appearances.

Messi's two goals brought his season total to 25, tying him with Josef Martínez as the only players with multiple 25-goal seasons in MLS history.

Messi also matched the league lead with his 15th assist, becoming the first player with at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons.

Inter Miami now has four matches remaining in the season, with Messi nine goal contributions shy of Carlos Vela’s record set in 2019.