Miranchuk’s equaliser helps Atlanta hold Messi’s Miami 2-2

Aleksey Miranchuk scored late to give Atlanta a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw against on Wednesday, with unable to conjure any magic as a late substitute for the visitors. ADVERTISEMENT Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi had dazzled in his return from a lengthy injury absence on Saturday, scoring two goals in the space of four minutes in Miami’s 3-1 victory over Philadelphia. But coach Gerardo Martino said he would be careful not to overwork his superstar in a three-match week, and Messi was held out of the starting line-up.

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