Lionel Messi scores, but Inter Miami falls short and is eliminated from MLS Playoffs

Inter Miami, with Lionel Messi, lost 2-3 in the third match of the MLS playoffs against Atlanta United. Lionel Messi played the entire match and scored a goal.

Details. Inter Miami opened the scoring first with a precise shot from Matías Rójas. However, the Argentine's team then conceded two goals in a row. In the 65th minute, Lionel Messi equalized, marking his 23rd goal in 25 matches.

However, in the 76th minute, Atlanta United player Bartosz Slisz scored the winning goal. Inter Miami was unable to recover.

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Reminder. In the first match of the series, Inter Miami won 2-1. In the second match, Atlanta managed to come back and win 2-1, which led to the series going to a third match.