Lionel Messi's 20th-minute goal against Atlanta in the Major League Soccer 2025 (MLS) is now his fourth goal of 2025. Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United on Matchday 4 of the MLS season, with hopes of climbing to the top of the points table. While they struggled to break the deadlock early on, Messi delivered a moment of magic to level the score with a stunning finish.
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Atlanta United started on the front foot, showing greater intensity on their home ground. The hosts scored their first goal in the 11th minute of the game, when Brooks Lennon scored a pinpoint cross that found Emmanuel Latte Lath, who headed the ball past the keeper to give Atlanta the lead. However, the advantage didn’t last long.
Inter Miami responded just nine minutes later thanks to Messi’s brilliance. After Atlanta attempted to build from the back following a counter-attack, Messi applied high pressure, dispossessing Bartosz Slisz. The Argentine maestro then dazzled with a skillful dribble that left defender Derrick Williams on the ground before calmly chipping the ball over Brad Guzan to secure a stunning equalizer in the 20th minute.