With this performance, Lionel Messi made history by becoming the first player to score a brace in four consecutive MLS matches - an unprecedented record, confirming the Argentine superstar's peak form.
The match started off fairly evenly, but Messi's class quickly made a difference. In the 27th minute, taking advantage of a mistake from the New England defense, Messi received a pass from Tanner Benson and unleashed a dangerous left-footed volley, opening the scoring.
Just 13 minutes later, he continued to show his brilliance with a cool cross-angle finish, after a classy assist from his former Barcelona teammate, Sergio Busquets.
Despite being down 2-0, the home team New England did not give up. In the 79th minute, Carles Gil made a beautiful long-range shot, reducing the score to 1-2. However, that late effort was not enough to help New England turn the game around against Inter Miami's solid defense and resilience.
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At the end of the match, Messi almost completed his hat-trick, but he missed the chance in the penalty area. However, he was still the decisive factor in helping Inter Miami continue to fly high in the rankings, affirming his role as an irreplaceable leader at the age of 38.
This performance further cemented Messi's status as a living legend, continuing to write new pages in world football history.
Score
Inter Miami: Messi (27', 38')
New England: Carles Gil (80')
Starting lineup
New England : Ivacic; Ceballos, Fofana, Beason; Bye, Polster, Yusuf, Miller; Carles Gil; Langoni, Campana
Inter Miami: Ustari; Weigandt, Aviles, Falcon, Alba; Allende, Redondo, Busquets, Rodriguez; Messi, Suarez
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ket-qua-bong-da-new-england-vs-inter-miami-messi-lap-sieu-ky-luc-2420066.html
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