Miami beats Atlanta in Messi's MLS playoff debut

In the opening game of a best-of-three first-round Major League Soccer playoff series, Lionel Messi delivered the decisive pass for Jordi Alba’s go-ahead goal in the 60th minute, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United. Despite Messi’s missed goal opportunities, Luis Suarez also scored for Inter Miami, who faced a tough challenge from Atlanta, the only team to defeat them with Messi in the lineup this season. The match ended on a somber note as Ian Fray suffered a potentially serious injury, overshadowing the team’s victory and leaving his status uncertain for future games.

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