Messi sets new record, Inter Miami draws dramatically with Toronto FC.

(NLDO) - Lionel Messi continued to make history when he scored the equalizer 1-1 against Toronto FC, helping Inter Miami get 1 point in MLS on the morning of April 7.

At the moment, the CONCACAF Champions Cup is Inter Miami's top priority, but coach Javier Mascherano still fielded his strongest lineup with Messi, Suárez, Busquets, and Jordi Alba starting against Toronto, the second-to-last team in the MLS Eastern Conference.

However, Toronto FC had the first opportunity and successfully opened the scoring thanks to Bernardeschi's goal after dominating the first half in the 45+1 minute. Inter Miami had to wait for Messi's brilliance with a beautiful half-volley shot with his left foot, beating goalkeeper Sean Johnson in the 45+5 minute. Earlier, the Argentine superstar had a goal disallowed by VAR in the 39th minute.

This equalizer, making it 1-1, helped Messi become the player with the most goal contributions in Inter Miami's history, with 44 (24 goals and 20 assists), surpassing Gonzalo Higuain (43), who previously held the record after 67 matches.

Meanwhile, Messi needed only 29 MLS games to achieve this feat, with the difference in the number of games highlighting Messi's impressive record at Inter Miami.

Messi scored the equalizer, making it 1-1 for Inter Miami.

Notably, Toronto was one of only two teams that Messi failed to score against in MLS after several seasons, despite facing them numerous times. This goal holds special personal significance for the Argentine superstar.

Inter Miami's one point from this game meant they missed the opportunity to overtake the MLS Eastern Conference leaders, Columbus Crew (15 points), and maintain a one-point lead, but with one game in hand.

On April 10th, Messi and his teammates will face LAFC in the second leg of the knockout round midweek, aiming to overturn their 0-1 defeat in the first leg of the quarter-finals.

Despite the difficulties Inter Miami has faced in recent matches, Messi remains the source of hope for the team and helps Inter Miami maintain its strong position in the league.

With his excellent form and new records, Messi will continue to be a great source of inspiration, helping Inter Miami to harbor hopes of conquering both domestic and continental competitions.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/messi-lap-ky-luc-moi-inter-miami-hoa-kich-tinh-toronto-fc-196250407090150548.htm