Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are eliminated from MLS playoffs after disastrous defeat

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been dumped out of the MLS playoffs by Atlanta United.

The best of three series was tied at 1-1 going in to Saturday night’s pivotal decider in Fort Lauderdale. 

Messi scored in the 65th minute to level the game at 2-2 but Bartosz Slisz struck Atlanta’s winner late on to send Inter Miami – David Beckham’s franchise – out of the competition. 

More to follow. 

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been dumped out of the MLS playoffs by Atlanta United

Bartosz Slisz (right) struck Atlanta's winner late on to send Inter Miami out of the competition

Bartosz Slisz (right) struck Atlanta’s winner late on to send Inter Miami out of the competition

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