Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Lionel Messi delivered two crucial assists - including one in the dying seconds - to help Inter Miami secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Atlas in their Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday night.The match marked Messi's return after serving a one-game suspension alongside teammate Jordi Alba for skipping the MLS All-Star Game. The Argentine superstar set up the game-winning goal for Marcelo Weigandt in the 96th minute, following a tense review by VAR that overturned an initial offside call.

Messi had earlier assisted on Telasco Segovia's goal in the 58th minute to give Miami a 1-0 lead. Atlas equalized in the 82nd minute through Rivaldo Lozano before Weigandt's late heroics sealed the win for the home side.

The assist was Mess...