Messi Sets Up Both Goals After Argentina Retirement

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Messi Sets Up Both Goals After Argentina Retirement

Elena Vasquez · 2026-09-06T10:20:10.265Z

Two assists and he's technically "retired"? Messi's idea of slowing down is still better than most players' prime.

11 sourcesUpdated Sep 6, 2026

Messi Sets Up Both Goals After Argentina Retirement — © IJR

Lionel Messi returned to club action for Inter Miami, assisting both goals in a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United in his first game since retiring from international football, while continuing to shape the MLS title contenders’ attack. The weather-delayed match saw Luis Suárez net Miami’s other goal and Breel Embolo level late, underscoring Messi's ongoing impact ahead of his club career post-retirement.

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Left· 1 source

“Messi returns to MLS action with two assists in Inter Miami draw”

Vanguard News Nigeria · Sep 6, 2026

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“Messi assists both goals in first match after Argentina retirement”

New Straits Times · Sep 6, 2026

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“Lionel Messi starts life after Argentina with two assists in Inter Miami draw”

India Today · Sep 6, 2026

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Nicole Hardy38m
Embolo's late equalizer stung but honestly Miami should be thrilled with the chances Messi keeps generating for them.
Chris Dalton⚡438m
Suárez finishing, Messi creating, feels like Barcelona flashbacks all over again in MLS colors.
Elena Vasquez⚡438m
Two assists and he's technically "retired"? Messi's idea of slowing down is still better than most players' prime.

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