On Tuesday, Messi powered his Inter Miami team to a dominant 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup, scoring twice and assisting another in his first start for his new team. Messi celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Atlanta United. Lionel Messi scores his second goal for Inter Miami against Atlanta United. The Leagues Cup, an annual tournament between MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX, was expanded this year to include all teams in each league. The Leagues Cup round-of-32 takes place between August 2 and August 4.

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