Photos: Atlanta United loses to Lionel Messi, Miami

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Photos: Atlanta United loses to Lionel Messi, Miami

Photos from the Atlanta United at Miami match in the Leagues Cup on July 25, 2023. Atlanta United lost 4-0.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) scores a goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Atlanta United lost 4-0. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

The Atlanta United starting lineup poses before a Leagues Cup soccer match against Inter Miami, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender (1) grabs the ball near the goal line during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender DeAndre Yedlin (2) kicks the ball away from Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon (11) during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender Noah Allen (32) congratulates midfielder Robert Taylor (16) after Taylor scored a goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa (5) defends against Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) runs ahead of Atlanta United defender Juan Sánchez (22) during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (12) defends Inter Miami forward Josef Martínez (17) during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami fans wave flags during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino speaks to members of his staff before the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

David id and Victoria Beckham wait for the start of the Leagues Cup soccer match between the Inter Miami and Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami's starting line up pose before the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi warms up for the team's Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lisandro Flores, 3, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., sits on the shoulders of his dad Mauro before a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) warms up for the team's Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Fans gather outside the stadium before a Leagues Cup soccer match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami fans dance and cheer before a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami fans tailgate before the team's Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. An image of Lionel Messi at at right. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi arrives for the team's Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)

Inter Miami fans dance before the team's Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Hernan Reyes of Kendall, Fla., cooks chorizos before a Leagues Cup soccer between Inter Miami and Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami fans listen to a band play before the team's Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Richard Rodriguez, of Hollywood, Fla., who is dressed as Pope Francis to bring a blessing to Lionel Messi, poses before Inter Miami's Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami midfielder Robert Taylor (16) celebrates a goal during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) lies injured on the pitch during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Josef Martínez (17) and Atlanta United midfielder Matheus Rossetto (20) go after the ball during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) waves as he leaves the game during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

DJ Khaled, second from left, and singer P. Diddy stand for the national anthem before a Leagues Cup soccer match between the Inter Miami and the Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino gestures during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino gestures during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa (5) defends Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) leaves the game during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) scores a goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atlanta United, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Atlanta United lost 4-0. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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