{
  "id": 5896450,
  "title": "Messi logs 2 assists for Inter Miami in first match since retiring from international soccer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-logs-2-assists-for-inter-miami-in-first-match-since-retiring",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T03:23:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/09/05/messi-logs-2-assists-for-inter-miami-in-first-match-since-retiring-from-international-soccer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi, who has retired from international soccer, made an impact on the pitch in his first match since announcing his retirement for Argentina.\n\nMessi provided two assists for Inter Miami during a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United. Inter Miami's Luis Suárez and Casemiro scored the goals, with Casemiro opening the scoring in the 32nd minute. Atlanta's Miguel Almirón equalized before Messi set up Suárez's 12th goal of the season. Breel Embolo converted a penalty for Atlanta in the 87th minute, but the match remained scoreless. Despite the rainy conditions and a delay caused by inclement weather, fans showed their enthusiasm for Messi's return to the field.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Messi makes debut as Inter Miami player after international retirement",
    "Provides two assists, helping Inter Miami to 2-2 draw with Atlanta United",
    "Scores Suárez's 12th goal of the season in the match"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Messi's presence on the field appears to still make a difference for his teammates, as his two assists helped Inter Miami secure a draw against Atlanta United.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Messi sets up Miami goal in first game since Argentina retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-sets-up-miami-goal-in-first-game-since-argentina-retirement",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:43:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-creates-both-miami-goals-in-2-2-draw-with-atlanta",
        "published": "2026-09-06T04:05:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-creates-both-miami-goals-in-2-2-draw-with-atlanta-5910291",
        "published": "2026-09-06T04:19:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Messi assists both goals in first match after Argentina retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-assists-both-goals-in-first-match-after-argentina-retirement",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:01:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Messi sets up Miami goal in first game since Argentina retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-sets-up-miami-goal-in-first-game-since-argentina-retirement-5918267",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:15:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}