Inter Miami had a difficult day without its star, Lionel Messiand suffered a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Atlanta United. The result put an end to the streak of 12 unbeaten games that the pink team had maintained since the arrival of the Argentine star in July. The absence of the former Barcelona and PSG player, who rested in this match after being on the FIFA date with the Albiceleste for the 2026 Qualifiers, left a void that was difficult to fill for the Florida team. The team led by Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino They were unable to maintain their unbeaten streak and were outmatched at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The defeat also had its share of humor, as Atlanta United mocked Inter Miami by posting an image of a pizza. This gesture is related to the fact that Messi, upon returning to the team after his participation with the Argentine team, shared a visit to a pizzeria in Miami on social networks.
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In the midst of Atlanta United’s celebrations, the franchise’s Twitter account sent a message to Inter. And, by the way, also to Messi himself. Because he uploaded an image with a pizza and tomatoes located in the shape of an L. And the following caption: “Here is your pizza for the trip”. The L for losers?
Inter Miami had had an impressive performance since Messi’s arrival in MLS. The team went on a 12-game unbeaten streak, which included eight wins and four draws. During this period, the team won the Leagues Cup and advanced to the final of the US Open Cup, demonstrating its competitive ability.
However, in this match against Atlanta United, Inter Miami was outplayed by a home team fueled by more than 70,000 fans in the stadium. The absence of Messi and also that of the Spanish full-back Jordi Alba was felt on the field, and the team could not maintain its undefeated streak.
Inter Miami in the standings
Inter Miami is in fourteenth place in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS) with 28 points in 27 games. The team’s situation is complicated, and it needs an impressive comeback in the remaining seven games to secure a place in the playoffs, currently in the hands of DC United, which occupies ninth place with 34 points from 28 games.
Despite this defeat, Inter Miami will look to bounce back and return to winning ways in the remaining games of the season. Lionel Messi’s presence continues to be a determining factor in the team’s performance, and fans hope to see him back on the field in future matches.
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