Lionel Messi continues to make all the difference for Inter Miami.
Now focused solely on the Florida franchise, the No. 10 scored twice more this Saturday (17).
Securing a 3-1 away win over Atlanta Utd.
That makes 17 goals in his 17 appearances since the World Cup final.
And 936 in total at the age of 39.
Suárez, the night's provider
Luisito Suárez's passing was key to the victory.
Berterame put Inter Miami ahead late in the first half after being played in by the Uruguayan.
Messi's first came in the 56th minute, with Berterame involved in the buildup.
And he needed just four more minutes to extend the lead.
Suárez sent him racing through, and he shrugged off the defense.
Atlanta, who have the third-lowest points tally in MLS this season, pulled one back in the 89th minute through former Inter Miami player Picault.
Watch the highlights below:
Inter Miami moved to 55 points in their conference. They remain in second place.
Messi, meanwhile, is the outright leading scorer in the competition's regular season with 25 goals.
He also has 12 assists.
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