Messi’s Atlanta start delayed by storms at Nu Stadium

Inter Miami CF’s MLS match against Atlanta United was delayed by thunderstorms around Nu Stadium. MLS had not announced a new kickoff time by 7:42 a.m. Asia/Shanghai, and no score was available. 1

The match was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Asia/Shanghai on Sunday, Sept. 6. The venue is Nu Stadium in Miami, and Apple TV carries the broadcast. The official MLS update said that further timing information would follow when available. 1

Sportstar reported that Lionel Messi was in Inter Miami’s starting lineup before the delay. The reported XI also included Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul and Casemiro. Atlanta’s reported lineup included new striker Breel Embolo. 2

The delay came after Messi scored four goals and one assist in Inter Miami’s 7-1 win over CF Montréal on Aug. 29. MLS’s preview listed Messi with 18 goals and 10 assists in league play before the Atlanta match. 3

The reported starting lineup would have made this Messi’s first Inter Miami appearance since he announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team, according to Sportstar. The match remains pending because the weather interruption came before kickoff. 2

The next confirmed detail is the restart time. Until MLS or Inter Miami announces that time, the match remains delayed and the score remains pending. The eventual lineup and Messi’s minutes will follow once play begins.