Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs with all credit to Atlanta United for causing a huge upset.

After winning the Supporters' Shield and setting a new record for the most points in a season, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS Cup playoffs in the first round following a 3-2 loss to Atlanta United on Saturday.

Inter Miami will clash with Atlanta United this Saturday in a decisive showdown of the first round of the 2024 MLS Playoffs. Lionel Messi leads the Herons as they aim for their first-ever semifinal berth,

Inter Miami entertain Atlanta in their third match of Round One of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup playoffs. The match at Chase Stadium, Miami, United States kicks off at 8pm local time (00:00 GMT). The best-of-three round is currently tied at 1-1 after Inter won the opening fixture before Atlanta levelled matters last Saturday with a 2-1 win.

Jamal Thiaré scored twice, Bartosz Slisz's header in the 76th minute was the winner, and Atlanta United stunned Inter Miami 3-2 on Saturday night to win their best-of-three first round MLS Cup playoff series in three games.

Lionel Messi's goal of winning the MLS Cup title came to an abrupt end on Saturday with his Inter Miami suffering a shock first-round elimination from the playoffs after a

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami were knocked out of the MLS playoffs in round one, in a stunning upset of the favourites, leading to questions about his future.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami re suddenly off to an early vacation. It was MLS championship or bust for the Messi-led club, but apparently, their season has gone up in flames after a shocking playoff loss at the hands of Atlanta United Saturday night.

Lionel Messi reached a new Major League Soccer milestone in Inter Miami's MLS Cup Playoffs clash vs. Atlanta United.