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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he arrives for match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he arrives for match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) and forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrate at the end of the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) and forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrate at the end of the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forwards Luis Suárez, left and Lionel Messi arrive for match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forwards Luis Suárez, left and Lionel Messi arrive for match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador (18) and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) go after the ball during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador (18) and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) go after the ball during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) lifts Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) after Alba scored a goal during the second half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) lifts Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) after Alba scored a goal during the second half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) go after the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) go after the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, celebrates his goal with forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, celebrates his goal with forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba (8) and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) go after the ball during the second half of of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba (8) and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) go after the ball during the second half of of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)