Sat Oct 26 10:56:19 UTC 2024: – Lionel Messi made his Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff debut with Inter Miami against Atlanta United, where every action of his was livestreamed through a “Messi-cam” on MLS’ TikTok account.
– Inter Miami secured the top seed in the playoffs, setting MLS records with 74 points and a winning percentage of .765.
– Despite missing significant time due to injury and national team commitments, Messi finished the season with 20 goals and 16 assists, putting him in contention for league MVP.
– Messi and Luis Suarez became the first pair of MLS teammates to score 20 goals in a single season.
– During the playoff match, Messi had multiple scoring opportunities but was denied by Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan. He celebrated Suarez’s opening goal but did not score himself in the first half.
– Fans were highly engaged, closely following Messi’s movements and capturing moments on their phones.

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