Messi misses second straight Inter Miami match due to fatigue as they fall 5-2 to Atlanta United

Messi did not travel or dress for the Inter Miami match against Atlanta United, missing his second straight game this week.
Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino said Messi's absence was due to muscular fatigue from a busy schedule.
Atlanta United won 5-2, ending Inter Miami's 12-game unbeaten streak.
Atlanta capitalized on the absence of Messi, who has been a key player for Inter Miami since joining in July.
Inter Miami remains 14th in the Eastern Conference standings while Atlanta rose to 6th with the win.