Inter Miami suffer first defeat since Messi’s arrival

<p>Inter Miami were defeated for the first time since Lionel Messi arrived, losing 5-2 at Atlanta United on Saturday.</p>, <p>Messi himself did not feature in the game as he was left out of the matchday squad.</p>, <p>Tristan Muyumba, Brooks Lennon and a Kamal Miller own goal gave the hosts a comfortable lead in the first half.</p>, <p>Georgios Giakoumakis and Tyler Wolff each scored in the second as Atlanta sealed victory. They now sit sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference after the victory.</p>, <p>Leonardo Campana scored twice for Miami, who saw their 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions come to an end.</p>, <p>Miami manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino explained that Messi and Jordi Alba missed the game due to “muscular fatigue.”</p>