The Mercedes-Benz Stadium stands were filled with American fans, specifically Atlanta United fans, who mocked Lionel Messi.
The stadium, where Atlanta United plays its matches, will host the match between Inter Miami and Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup.
Atalanta United fans took advantage of the opportunity to arrive at the stadium and hold up a banner displaying their team’s results against Inter Miami, featuring Lionel Messi. Messi has been defeated more than once by his club’s arch-rival.
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The photo mocked Messi by changing his face, referring to his failure against Atalanta over his two seasons with Inter Miami.
Messi has played seven matches against Atalanta, winning three, losing three, and drawing one.
The two teams’ most important matches were in the playoffs for the MLS champions, when Inter Miami suffered two defeats and ended their dream of winning the title last season.
In total, Messi scored five goals for Inter Miami against Atlanta United, along with two assists.
