Atlanta United mocks Messi after defeating Inter Miami in MLS

Inter Miami had a difficult day without star Lionel Messi, losing 5-2 to Atlanta United. The result ended the pink team’s unbeaten streak at 12 since the Argentine star’s arrival in July. The absence of the former Barcelona and PSG player, who was rested for this match after taking part in the FIFA date with Albiceleste in the 2026 qualifier, has left a void in the Florida squad that will be difficult to fill. Gerardo Tata Martino’s side were unable to maintain their unbeaten record and were overwhelmed at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

There was some humor in the loss, with Atlanta United mocking Inter Miami by posting an image of a pizza. This gesture is related to the fact that Messi, upon his return to the team after joining the Argentina national team, shared on social networks his visit to a pizzeria in Miami.

Amid the celebrations in Atlanta, the franchise’s Twitter account sent a small message to Inter. By the way, also to Messi himself. Because he uploaded an image of pizza and tomatoes arranged in an L shape. And the next caption: “This is your travel pizza.” What is Loser’s L?

Atlanta United trolled Messi on Friday night after defeating Inter Miami by changing the toppings on the pizza he posted into an L shape pic.twitter.com/xRTFvZld2g

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 17, 2023

Inter Miami have had impressive performances since Messi joined MLS. The team recorded a 12-game unbeaten streak with eight wins and four draws. During this time, the team won the League Cup and advanced to the finals of the U.S. Open Cup, proving their competitive strength.

but, In this match against Atlanta, Inter defeated the home team, who were thrilled by over 70,000 fans in the stadium. Leo’s absence and the absence of Spanish full-back Jordi Alba were felt on the field, and the team was unable to maintain its unbeaten record.
Inter Miami standings

Inter Miami is in 14th place in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS) with 28 points from 27 games. The team’s situation is complicated and they need to make a spectacular turnaround in the remaining seven games to secure a spot in the playoffs. They are currently in the hands of DC United, who sit in 9th place with 34 points after 28 games.

Despite this loss, Inter Miami will look to bounce back and get back to winning ways in the remaining games of the season. Lionel Messi’s presence continues to be a decisive factor in the team’s performance, and fans are hoping to see him return to the field in future matches.