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Shocking Defeat: Lionel Messi's Impact on Inter Miami's First Loss of the Season

Atlanta United - Gonzalo Pineda - Inter Miami - Josh Cohen - Lionel Messi - MLS - Tata Martino

Lionel Messi's goal wasn't enough to save Inter Miami from a 3-1 loss to Atlanta United. Read on for the dramatic turn of events!

Inter Miami faced a devastating blow in their recent match against Atlanta United, marking their first loss of the season as Lionel Messi's goal couldn't secure a victory. Despite the star-studded lineup including Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami fell short with a 3-1 defeat. The highly anticipated clash saw Messi scoring in the 62nd minute, but it wasn't sufficient to maintain their unbeaten streak.

The defeat not only ended Inter Miami's impressive 10-match Major League Soccer winning streak but also highlighted the prowess of Atlanta United. Saba Lobjanidze's brace and Jamal Thiare's goal sealed Inter Miami's fate, overshadowing Messi's individual brilliance. The match unfolded at Chase Stadium in a tension-filled atmosphere, captivating fans as the intense rivalry played out on the field.

In a parallel event, the Inter Miami CF Academy demonstrated remarkable performance at the Youth International Cup, garnering attention with their exceptional results. The young talents showcased their skills in front of a vibrant crowd, hinting at a bright future for the club's academy teams. On the senior front, Inter Miami's loss serves as a wake-up call, urging the team to regroup and bounce back stronger in the upcoming fixtures.

Despite the setback, Inter Miami's remarkable journey in the MLS season has captured the hearts of football enthusiasts worldwide. The combination of established stars like Messi and rising talents in the academy sets the stage for an exciting season ahead. As the team navigates through challenges and victories, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in Inter Miami's quest for success.

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Inter Miami loses first game of season when Lionel Messi plays ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Lionel Messi scored yet again, but it was the lone highlight for Inter Miami, as its 10-match Major League Soccer unbeaten run was ended by an Atlanta ...

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Messi scores, but sluggish Inter Miami loses 3-1 to Atlanta, ending ... (Miami Herald)

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets started, Inter Miami lost 3-1 to Atlanta United.

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Academy Update: Inter Miami CF Academy Shines Bright; Claims ... (Inter Miami CF)

Let's dive into our Academy teams' results at the Inter Miami CF Youth International Cup. U-12. On Friday, in front of a buzzing crowd of 10,000 at Chase ...

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Lionel Messi scores goal in return to lineup, but Inter Miami falls 3-1 ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Lionel Messi scored in the 62nd minute, but Inter Miami fell 3-1 to Atlanta United Wednesday night at Chase Stadium.

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Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends ... (TSN)

Lionel Messi scored yet again. It was the lone real highlight for Inter Miami, as its 10-match Major League Soccer winning streak was ended by an Atlanta ...

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MATCH RECAP: Inter Miami CF Falls at Home Against Atlanta United (Inter Miami CF)

Inter Miami CF (10W-3L-4D, 34 points) fell 1-3 at home this evening against Atlanta United at Chase Stadium. With the loss, the team's Club-record 10-match ...

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Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United LIVE STREAM (5/29/24): How to watch ... (syracuse.com)

Inter Miami plays Atlanta United in an MLS clash on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 (5/29/2024) at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Atlanta United beat Eastern Conference leader Inter Miami FC 3-1 (atlutd.com)

Saba Lobjanidze with the brace, Jamal Thiare with a goal.

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Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

Saba Lobjanidze scored once in each half before Jamal Thiare ended Inter Miami's hopes following Lionel Messi's 62nd-minute goal on Wednesday.

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David Beckham is joined by son Cruz as they watch his MLS league ... (Daily Mail)

It got messy in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday evening, for reasons that had nothing to do with the talismanic Argentinian footballer many fans had paid good ...

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Messi goal can't save inconsistent Inter Miami vs. Atlanta - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Lionel Messi scored against Atlanta, but it was the first time in three years that his club side lost when he did so as Inter Miami's inconsistency ...

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Is Lionel Messi giving his all in MLS? Inter Miami boss Tata Martino ... (Goal.com)

Tata Martino has attempted to shut down suggestions that Lionel Messi is โ€œsaving himselfโ€ for the Copa America and not giving his all for Inter Miami.

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Inter Miami CF (TIME)

When Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas landed, along with his Major League Soccer (MLS) team, in Hong Kong in February for a preseason exhibition, ...

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Lionel Messi's three-year streak ends as Inter Miami boss hits out at ... (Daily Express)

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami manager has jumped to his defence after it was suggested his focus was on the Copa America and not the MLS team.

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Josh Cohen gets win in first MLS start against Inter Miami FC (atlutd.com)

The Californian goalkeeper made his MLS debut on Saturday, May 25 against LAFC, coming in after Brad Guzan received a red card. He allowed only two goals ...

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Atlanta United shock Inter Miami: "This can be a good turning point" (MLSsoccer.com)

Gonzalo Pineda and Atlanta United aren't done and dusted quite yet. The Five Stripes produced a huge performance for their under-fire head coach on ...

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Martino rejects claims Messi saving himself for Copa America after ... (sportsmax.tv)

Gerardo Martino refused to comment on suggestions that Lionel Messi was saving himself for the Copa ...

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Lionel Messi sees remarkable three-year goal sequence snapped ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi has seen a remarkable three-year goal sequence snapped, with that run covering his entire spell at PSG and start to life at Inter Miami.

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Lionel Messi sees remarkable three-year goal sequence snapped ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi has seen a remarkable three-year goal sequence snapped, with that run covering his entire spell at PSG and start to life at Inter Miami.

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