Lionel Messi once again reminded the football world of his extraordinary quality, producing two brilliant second-half goals to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory away to Atlanta United on Saturday night. The Argentine superstar took his MLS tally to 25 goals, moving to the top of the league's scoring charts in the process.Two stunning goals. One extraordinary Messi. 🎩 Here’s your #IconOfTheMatch for tonight! 🏆✨ @RoyalCaribbean https://t.co/Am9C4hTiR3— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 18, 2026 Inter Miami took the lead through Mexican forward German Berterame in the 45th minute. However, it was Messi who stole the show after the interval, finding the net twice within just four minutes to put his side firmly in control.The first goal arrived in the 56th minute, with Messi starting his move on the right before cutting inside. After combining with Berterame just outside the penalty area, the Argentine left an Atlanta defender trailing behind him and fired a precise, low effort into the back of the net.YOU JUST CAN’T STOP HIM. 🤯💫 https://t.co/eHtDumNNwx— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 18, 2026 His second strike was remarkably similar. Luis Suarez picked out Messi with a pass that opened up the defence, allowing the 39-year-old to charge towards goal once again. He danced past another defender before using his left foot to beat Atlanta goalkeeper Hoyos for the second time in quick succession.¡OTRO MÁS! ¡GOLAZO DEL CAPITÁN! 🤩 https://t.co/ro9fyMtdtZ— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 18, 2026 Atlanta managed to reduce the deficit late in the game when former Inter Miami forward Picault converted a penalty, but the hosts could do little to prevent another Messi-inspired triumph.Inter Miami coach Kelly Gonzalez was full of admiration for his captain after the final whistle, struggling to comprehend the level the Argentine continues to reach at 39."He never stops amazing the world. I mean, I really can't believe that a player like him, who is 39 years old, is producing what he's producing now. And what makes me happiest is seeing him genuinely happy, because when he's happy, he gives everything he has. He's enjoying his time and feels completely at home."##EDITORS_CHOICE##Messi's outstanding performance has strengthened his position in the race for the MLS Golden Boot, where he now holds a six-goal advantage over his nearest challengers. He is also joint-top of the assists rankings with 15, level with Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min, having received credit for a second assist on Berterame's opening goal.The brace also brought Messi's career goal tally to 936, taking him another step closer to the extraordinary milestone of 1,000 professional goals. Gonzalez has no doubts that the Argentine legend can reach that landmark, with his latest display offering yet another reminder that age has done little to diminish his brilliance.16.00: (2.45) Leeds (3.50) Man.Utd. (2.80)