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American professional soccer club
Atlanta United FC is an American professional soccer club based in Atlanta. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Domestically, the club has won one MLS Cup, one U.S. Open Cup, and one Eastern Conference championship. They have also won one Campeones Cup.
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Argentine footballer (born 1987)
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he played for the Argentina national team for 21 years, retiring in 2026. He has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times.
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Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, commonly referred to as Inter Miami, is an American professional soccer club based in Miami. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Since April 2026, Inter Miami plays home matches at Nu Stadium, having played at the interim Chase Stadium prior.
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Lionel Messi continues to defy his age in Major League Soccer (MLS).The experienced forward scored twice on Saturday to lead Inter Miami to a comfortable 3-1 win against Atlanta United at the Mercedes...
Lionel Messi scored two second-half goals 4 minutes apart after a first-half assist, and Inter Miami cruised to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United. Neither team scored until Germán Berterame
Lionel Messi scored two second-half goals four minutes apart and Inter Miami cruised to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night.