See what people are saying about Lionel Messi after Atlanta United knocked out Inter Miami from the MLS playoffs.
Atlanta United eliminated Lionel Messi's squad from the playoffs at Chase Stadium after shocking both the MLS and the soccer community with a 3-2 victory over Inter Miami.
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Matias Rojas and Messi's goals were countered by two goals from Jamal Thiare and the game-winning goal from Bartosz Slisz in the 76th minute.
After dropping the final two games of the best-of-three series, Miami, which set an MLS record for points during the regular season, will question how it was eliminated by the ninth-seeded Five Stripes.
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Atlanta United eliminated a team that featured World Cup and European champions as well as some of the top players of their generation after firing its manager and technical director during the season and selling two of its best players.
Reactions to Messi
After recording a league-high 74 points during the regular season, Miami was the clear favourite to win it all.
The defeat to Atlanta was unexpected and there were several reactions on social media.
Several fans revisited the Messi against Cristiano Ronaldo debate on social media.
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Despite Messi winning the Supporters Shield, he received backlash for an unexpected exit in the MLS playoffs.
In two weeks, Atlanta United, who needed assistance on Decision Day to qualify for the playoffs, will play Orlando in the Eastern Conference semifinals after winning five of their last six games.
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