Inter Miami's unbeaten run is OVER as Atlanta United condemn Lionel Messi and Co to first defeat in over two months - despite Argentina legend pulling a goal back in 3-1 loss

Not even a goal from Lionel Messi could have stopped Inter Miami from falling victim to a barrage of goals from Atlanta United as the top team in MLS fell on Wednesday night.

A brace from winger Saba Lobzhandize opened the scoring at 2-0 for the Five Stripes who played on the road in Fort Lauderdale.

There was brief hope when the Argentine World Cup winner bagged a goal in the 62nd minute to draw The Herons back within one.

But eleven minutes later, Atlanta's Jamal Thiare perfectly timed his run to receive a low cross and stuck his foot on the end of it to send it past keeper Drake Callender.

This marks the team's first defeat in MLS since they lost 4-0 on the road to the New York Red Bulls back on March 23.

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