Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) looks to pass the ball against Inter Miami defender Jordi ...

Inter Miami climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference on Sunday night with a late 2–1 win over Atlanta United.

Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami after his injury layoff and scored just two minutes after entering as a second-half substitute in his

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) looks to pass the ball against Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, March, 16, 2025, in Atlanta. ATLANTA — Atlanta United fell 2-1 against Inter Miami CF Sunday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta United will host Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday in a rematch from the opening round of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs. Last week, the Five Stripes played to a 0-0 draw at home to the New York Red Bulls, while the Herons were 1-0 winners over Charlotte FC.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will take on Atlanta United on Apple TV’s Sunday Night Soccer at 7 tonight. Here's what you need to know.