Lionel Messi had two assists, including one in the final seconds of the match, to help lift Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup opener in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
It was Messi’s first game since he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer (MLS) for skipping its All-Star game. Messi, 38, was instrumental in setting up Marcelo Weigandt for the match-winning goal in the final minute of stoppage time on Wednesday night.