Inter Miami CF defeated Atlanta United 4–0 on Saturday at Chase Stadium in MLS Regular Season 2025 action, with Lionel Messi scoring twice and providing an assist.

Messi opened the scoring for Miami in the 39th minute after missing several chances, finally beating Canadian goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert before adding his second in the 87th minute. His 25th and 26th goals of the season pushed him into the Golden Boot lead and out of a tie on 24 goals with LAFC’s Denis Bouanga.

Things will look a little different for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami next season. After Sergio Busquets announced his retirement at the end of the season, Jordi Alba will follow, hanging up his boots before the calendar year is up.

Alba had signed a contract extension until 2027 in May, while Reguilon is a free agent following his summer exit from Tottenham Hotspur.

Missing from the team due to international duty in addition to Messi and De Paul will be key defenders Noah Allen (Greece U-21) and Ian Fray (Jamaica), as well as midfielders Telasco Segovia (Venezuela), Santiago Morales (USA U-19) and Mateo Silvetti (Argentina U-20). The Herons will honor Alba after the match with a retirement ceremony.

Argentina's friendly vs. Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale amid immigration protests.

Former Bayer Munich prospect and current Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee wants out of his mess with the Red Devils as soon as possible. Como and Juventus are said to be interested: