Messi sets historic MLS record, Inter Miami wins consecutively

On the morning of July 10, Messi scored a brace in his fourth consecutive MLS match to help Inter Miami defeat their opponent New England Revolution 2-1 away. Thereby, they advanced strongly in the rankings and closed in on the top group.

Messi makes MLS history

With a brace in the first half in the 27th and 38th minutes to help Inter Miami win against New England Revolution, Messi became the first player in MLS history to score more than one goal in four consecutive matches of the regular season, the MLS (American professional soccer league) website reported, and also said that this was a historical witness.

Messi still shines at the age of 38 and makes MLS history - Photo: Reuters

Messi also became the first player since Thierry Henry in 2012 to score at least two goals and provide one assist in three consecutive MLS games. Messi scored a brace and provided one assist in the 4-2 win over CF Montreal on May 29, the 5-1 win over Columbus Crew on June 1 (both at home) and the most recent 4-1 win over CF Montreal (away) on July 6.

Messi's brilliant form has been maintained since before and after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, where he also scored a goal from a superb free kick, showing that the Argentine star, who has just turned 38, continues to show happiness and joy in competition. He is preparing extremely well for the journey towards the 2026 World Cup.

With the latest 2 goals scored in the victory over New England Revolution, including the goal to increase the score to 2-0 by Messi from outside the penalty area, it was also the 100th goal this famous player scored from outside the penalty area and in an open play.

This number is also the most in the history of world football. Messi has also reached the milestone of scoring a total of 54 goals, the most in the history of Inter Miami Club after only 65 matches, and 20 goals more than the second place, Suarez.

Messi scored his 100th goal from a shot outside the box and in an open play - Photo: Reuters

Striker Leonardo Campana is third with 32 goals in 100 games. He moved to New England Revolution in the 2025 season and has once again watched his senior, Messi, become Inter Miami's all-time leading goalscorer.

With their fourth straight win in MLS, Inter Miami has moved up to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 35 points from 18 games. They are just three to seven points clear of the top group of Columbus Crew, Philadelphia Union, Nashville SC and FC Cincinnati, with three games in hand.

In the upcoming matches in July, Inter Miami will play 4 matches with a very high frequency, averaging 3 matches per day, including 2 matches against FC Cincinnati (July 17 and 27), Nashville SC (July 13) and New York Red Bulls (July 20).

If they win these matches, Messi and Inter Miami can take the top spot in MLS. Before entering the campaign to find the championship in the Leagues Cup (from July 31). In this tournament, Messi will likely have the support of his close friend Rodrigo De Paul, who is about to complete his transfer to Inter Miami from Atletico Madrid in Spain.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-lap-ky-luc-lich-su-mls-inter-miami-thang-lien-tiep-185250710085324328.htm