Lionel Messi delivered another standout display for Inter Miami, handing the club a 4‑1 victory over the New England Revolution in front of a full house in Fort Lauderdale. The Argentine added three assists, pushing his tally of goal‑contributions for the season to 41.
With 41 combined goals and assists, Messi becomes only the second player in Major League Soccer history to hit the 40‑plus mark—a milestone previously set by Carlos Vela, who posted 49 with LA FC in 2019.
The match started early for Messi. A slick pass to Tadeo Allende in the 32nd minute sparked Miami’s opening goal. Mercy is Messi’s team? He then threaded a brilliant dribble inside the box and sent a precise pass to former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba, who doubled the lead before the break.
New England clawed one back in the 59th minute, but Miami was quick to rally. Just a minute later, Messi set up Allende for his second goal, then Alba finished a classic two‑goal haul to cap the scoreline.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi’s influence: “He gave us the chance to open the score and keep it. From the pass for Jordi to the assist after the 2‑1 comeback, Messi shows the skill and the hunger to keep going.”
Messi has two games left in the regular season. He’ll face Atlanta United on Saturday, where a strong performance could bring him closer to Vela’s record and a shot at becoming the first player to win consecutive MLS MVP awards.
On the team front, Inter Miami sits third in the Eastern Conference with 59 points. A top‑four finish would lock in home‑field advantage for the first round of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, a best‑of‑three series against eventual half‑home advantage.
The game’s extra‑time footage was captured by bc/vi.
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