Messi Shines as Inter Miami Sets New Points Record in Final Regular-Season Match
Incredible hat-trick for Argentinian Striker powered Inter Miami to a 6-2 victory over New England Revolution, helping his team set a new points record for a regular Major League Soccer season. The win, coming in Miami’s final match of the 34-game season, took their total to 74 points, surpassing the previous record of 73 set by the Revolution in 2021.
Despite already securing the MLS Supporters’ Shield, Miami initially trailed 2-0 after goals from Luca Langoni and Dylan Borrero. However, Messi’s introduction after 58 minutes transformed the game. Following Luis Suarez’s double, which brought Miami back level, Messi played a pivotal role in Benjamin Cremaschi’s goal to put them 3-2 ahead.
Lionel’s first goal came with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a neat combination with Suarez. He followed that with a side-footed finish for his second, and his third goal completed his hat-trick, making it 20 goals for Messi this season.
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With this win, Miami, set to compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, now heads into the MLS playoffs aiming to secure the MLS Cup, with Messi’s influence central to their success.
