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Messi’s 30th-plus contributions highlight Inter Miami 2-2 draw

9/7/2026

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Inter Miami drew 2–2 with Atlanta United at Nu Stadium on Saturday.
Lionel Messi recorded his third MLS season with at least 30 goal contributions, a league first.
Breel Embolo scored a late penalty, his MLS debut goal for Atlanta United after an $18 million transfer.
Interim manager Guillermo Hoyos said he disagreed with the penalty call that produced Atlanta’s equalizer.

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Inter Miami drew 2–2 with Atlanta United at Nu Stadium on Saturday.
Lionel Messi recorded his third MLS season with at least 30 goal contributions, a league first.
Breel Embolo scored a late penalty, his MLS debut goal for Atlanta United after an $18 million transfer.
Interim manager Guillermo Hoyos said he disagreed with the penalty call that produced Atlanta’s equalizer.