- Lionel Messi scored two goals and added an assist in a magical performance
- Robert Taylor also had himself a brace as DJ Khaled and P Diddy watched on
It was a night of firsts in Fort Lauderdale. Lionel Messi’s first start for Inter Miami. His first brace, assist, and ao new experience for Atlanta United.
The seventh-placed Eastern Conference MLS team were humiliated by last-placed Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup game — and the first to experience Argentine-driven devastation awaiting soccer clubs across the nation.
While Diddy, DJ Khaled, Camila Cabello and the Beckhams created a star-studded feel in the stands, the true gem dazzled in pastel pink — a shirt already desired across the globe.
Messi scored the first two goals of the game which was his in name and nature. The rejuvenated 36-year-old left just eight minutes of game time between his outrageous game-winning free kick vs. Cruz Azul and the opener against Atlanta.
By the 22nd minute it was time to add another; bringing his classic give-and-go move to South Florida.
