MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi had two assists, including one in the final seconds of the match, to help lift Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday night.

The Argentinian star impressed following a one game suspension to record two assists against Atlas in Leagues Cup opener.

While he did not get on the scoresheet, Lionel Messi was at the heart of Inter Miami's forward play. He has now contributed to 13 goals in his last eight games in the Leagues Cup (10 goals, three assi