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Watch Lionel Messi Claim His First Inter Miami Assist

Lionel Messi recorded his first Inter Miami assist by setting up Robert Taylor with a fine pass during Tuesday's Leagues Cup win over Atlanta United.

Robert Summerscales

Watch Lionel Messi Claim His First Inter Miami Assist
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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi was on fire on Tuesday night.

After scoring two goals in the first 22 minutes of his side's Leagues Cup game against Atlanta United, he registered his first assist for Miami early in the second half.

With Atlanta overcommitted in attack following a corner kick, Messi charged through the center of the field before playing a perfectly-weighted pass into the path of Robert Taylor, who drilled a low left-footed shot past former EPL keeper Brad Guzan.

This was Taylor's second goal of the game, after the Finland international had netted Miami's third with a stunning volley.

Miami won 4-0 - their biggest victory since October 2021 when they beat Cincinnati 5-1.

Video: Messi's First Inter Miami Assist

Lionel Messi pictured smiling while playing for Inter Miami in July 2023
Lionel Messi registered his first assist for Inter Miami during Tuesday's win over Atlanta United :: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire/Nick Tre. Smith
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ROBERT SUMMERSCALES

Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.