Lionel Messi, a renowned football icon, demonstrated his exceptional skills once again, solidifying his place in the ongoing discussion of the “greatest of all time (GOAT)”. He scored two goals, leading Inter Miami to a dominant 4-1 triumph over the New England Revolution.
Lionel Messi scores another MLS goal as Inter Miami CF beats Revs 4-1
According to Marca, the Argentine football professional achieved a milestone of 1,200 career assists during Saturday’s victorious match at the fully occupied Gillette Stadium, where fans were wearing pink Inter Miami jerseys. Tomas Chancalay swiftly provided the Revs with a lead just 40 seconds into the contest.
Messi scored two goals in the 32nd and 67th minutes, Benjamin Cremaschi scored a goal in the 83rd minute, and Luis Suárez scored a goal in the 88th minute, ensuring Inter Miami’s first-place position in the Eastern Conference with a total of 21 points.
New England’s opening performance was commendable, however, Messi’s first goal in the 32nd minute in Boston brought the score to a tie, erasing the lead that had been held for half an hour.
Inter Miami currently holds the top position in the Major League Soccer, while New England is positioned at the bottom of the league with only four points. On the 11th day of the tournament, Inter Miami will face the New York Red Bulls, while New England will travel to Chicago to play against the Chicago Fire in “The Windy City”.
