Lionel Messi made a sensational impact on his first start with Inter Miami, scoring two first-half goals and providing an assist in a dominant 4-0 victory against Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup. After netting a dramatic winner as a substitute in his debut, Messi continued his magic, receiving a pass from Sergio Busquets to open the scoring in the eighth minute. He then slotted home a second in the 22nd minute, connecting with a cross from Robert Taylor, who also scored a brace. The Argentine superstar’s brilliant performance garnered cheers from the home crowd, and he even pointed towards co-owner David Beckham, who played a key role in bringing him to MLS. Miami secured a spot in the knockout stage of the competition, topping their group in the Leagues Cup, a tournament that features teams from both MLS and Liga MX.