Messi scores hat-trick of assists, extending MLS history milestone

(NLDO) - Messi showed his class by contributing to three of the four goals as Inter Miami beat New England 4-1 in Major League Soccer (MLS).

In the match against New England, Messi had a hat-trick of assists for Jordi Alba and Tadeo Allende, contributing greatly to Inter Miami's 4-1 victory. These assists also helped Messi extend his impressive record of 40 goal involvements (24 goals, 16 assists) in his MLS season.

In particular, Messi also became the player with the most goal contributions in 2 MLS seasons, with 77 goals including goals and assists, surpassing Carlos Vela's 76 times. The Argentine superstar reached the milestone of 100 goals and assists for Inter Miami in a total of 80 matches in all competitions (66 goals, 34 assists).

Right after the opening whistle, New England created the first dangerous opportunity in the 9th minute when Brandon Bye headed the ball against the crossbar of Inter Miami's goal. However, that was also a rare situation where the away team made the home team falter.

In the 32nd minute, after a series of consecutive attacks, Inter Miami opened the score when Messi passed the ball delicately for Tadeo Allende to finish accurately. In the 45+2 minute, Messi continued to make his mark with an assist for Jordi Alba to double the gap with a close-range shot.

After the break, Inter Miami maintained their dominance. Although Dor Turgeman reduced the score for New England in the 59th minute with a beautiful long-range shot, the visitors did not have time to celebrate when Messi assisted Allende to complete his double, making the score 3-1 just a minute later.

In the 63rd minute, Jordi Alba continued to shine with a tricky shot, sealing a 4-1 victory for the home team DRV PNK.

In the final minutes, Carles Gil and Tomas Chancalay tried to find an equalizer for New England but could not beat goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo.

Inter Miami held a farewell ceremony for veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets, who will retire after the 2025 season

With this victory, Coach Javier Mascherano's Inter Miami has 59 points, rising to third place in the MLS rankings and continuing to demonstrate the team's strength.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/messi-lap-hat-trick-kien-tao-noi-dai-cot-moc-lich-su-mls-196251005093122155.htm