Substitute Fafà Picault scored for Inter Miami CF in the 89th minute, and Lionel Messi scored for the first time in the MLS regular season in a dramatic, late 2-1 victory at Atlanta United FC on Sunday.

Lionel Messi made a triumphant return to Inter Miami CF's starting lineup, scoring his first goal of the 2025 MLS regular season in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Atlanta United FC on Sunday.

Lionel Messi was on target as Inter Miami avenged last season's playoff exit to Atlanta United with a 2-1 win that sent them to the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference standings on Sunday.