Inter Miami delivered a confident 4-0 victory over Atlanta United at Chase Stadium, with Lionel Messi once again stealing the spotlight. Head coach Javier Mascherano praised his captain's influence, saying the win was a big step as the team strengthened their playoff push.
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to another victory , returning from international duty after receiving clearance from Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni. Mascherano made this revelation in a press conference video posted via Inter Miamis official X account . He revealed:
Mascherano credited Messi's motivation and professionalism for his sharp performance despite not training with the squad all week. The coach said: