The absence of Sergio Busquets showed as Miami's midfield lacked cohesion especially after Yannick Bright had to leave the match at the half with a hamstring injury. Tata Martino will now have to refocus his squad while also trying to see off an Atlanta United team that has nothing to lose.

Lionel Messi is named in the Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers just three days before he plays for Inter Miami in MLS play-offs decider.

There's plenty at stake for Lionel Messi in Game 3 of the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs vs. Atlanta. Is there any reason to panic?

After a wild final day of the season that saw Los Angeles FC secure the top seed in the Western Conference and Inter Miami set the single season points record, and a wildcard round which saw Atlanta and Vancouver advance, the MLS Cup playoffs are truly underway.

Lionel Messi walked off the field a winner in his MLS playoff debut. Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba had the goals and Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Major League Soccer playoff series on Friday night.

Atlanta United snatched a dramatic last-gasp 2-1 playoff victory over Inter Miami on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), jolting Lionel Messi's hopes of leading the Florida club to MLS Cup glory. Portuguese winger Xande Silva blasted home a sensational winner for Atlanta in the fourth minute of stoppage time in front of 68,

Lionel Messi’s every move was on display in his winning MLS playoff debut. Every touch. Every shot attempt. Even when he wasn’t doing anything at all, it was shown.