Lionel Messi scores twice, adds assist to propel Inter Miami to victory over Atlanta United

Lionel Messi scored two second-half goals in the 56th and 60th minutes and added a first-half assist as Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 3-1 on Saturday night. Messi's 24th and 25th league goals give him the MLS scoring lead, while his 15th assist ties him for the league lead and makes him the first player in MLS history to record at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons. Germán Berterame opened the scoring in the final minute of the first half and assisted on both of Messi's goals, while Fafà Picault scored a late penalty for Atlanta United.