Miami swept its group and moved on to the round of 32 in the Leagues Cup, in which it will host a to-be-determined opponent. “I would have preferred that the public stayed and pay tribute to the entire team, but I can also understand it.” “With the type of player that he is, it’s justified that this happens,” Miami coach Tata Martino said. Many also headed for the exits themselves once Messi was on the bench. Messi exited in the 78th minute to a standing ovation, with many in the crowd wearing his No. “There’s going to be a before and after Messi in football for this country,” Mas said. Inter Miami had a 3-0 lead by halftime, the first such lead in club history. Messi scored twice and had an assist in his first start for Miami, bringing his total to three goals in two games. Messi’s follow-up performance tonight against Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup showed the impact that one player - the right player - can have on an entire club. Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has one lasting memory from Lionel Messi’s debut: the image of Messi running to embrace his family after delivering the game-winning free kick and cementing a new era for the club and Major League Soccer.
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