Messi, Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs by Atlanta United

There will be no MLS Cup for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami this year. Atlanta United saw to that with a massive upset, sending the game’s most decorated player and biggest-spending team home earlier than anyone imagined.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) passes the ball as Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba (8) attempts to defend during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP).