Fort Lauderdale, Oct 12: Inter Miami CF secured a resounding 4-0 win over Atlanta United FC in the team’s last 2025 regular season home and final regular season fixture at Chase Stadium.
A brace from Icon of the match Lionel Messi, and goals from left back Jordi Alba and forward Luis Suarez led the team to victory.
At the other end of the pitch, Rocco Ríos Novo delivered a solid performance in goal with three saves as he recorded a clean sheet.
Additionally, Messi’s performance saw him make MLS history, as he became the first player in MLS history to produce nine multi-goal games in a single regular season.
Messi came close to finding the opener in the 21st minute, but his left footed finish from the center of the box was saved by Atlanta’s goalkeeper.
He then broke the deadlock in the 39th minute to hand Inter Miami the lead. Rodriguez recovered possession in the opponent’s third before finding Messi on the right end of the field, who then entered the box before burying the ball in the upper left corner with a curler.
The goal was Messi’s 25th this regular season, who leads the race for the Golden Boot presented by Audi, while the assist was the third for Rodriguez this regular season. (IANS)
