With 2 goals and 2 assists in a 4-1 victory over New England Revolution, Messi set an unprecedented record in MLS history.

 

The Argentine star did not disappoint the 65,612 spectators who filled Gillette Stadium. This is also a record audience in the history of New England Revolution’s home matches, breaking the old record of 61,316 when New England Revolution lost to LA Galaxy in the MLS 2022 final.

Messi scored the first two goals to help Inter Miami lead 2-1 before assisting the remaining two goals for Benjamin Cremaschi and Luis Suarez. Inter Miami’s 4-1 victory marked one of Messi’s best performances in America.

Messi shines against New England Revolution

After 7 appearances in MLS this season, Messi has been involved in 16 goals including 9 goals and 7 assists. The 36-year-old star set an unprecedented record in tournament history by becoming the player who contributed to the most goals in the first 7 matches.

The old record belonged to Thiery Henry in 2012 and Carlos Vela in 2019. Both former MLS stars contributed to 13 goals (both scored and assisted) in the first 7 appearances of the season.

Messi currently leads the list of top scorers in MLS 2024 with 9 goals. Meanwhile, in the passing list, the former Barcelona player shares the number one position with Cristian Arango (Real Salt Lake) and Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) when all three have 7 assists.

Messi and Suarez are becoming the inspiration of Inter Miami

Messi’s brilliant form in the 2024 season helps Inter Miami lead the Eastern rankings with 21 points after 11 matches (6 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses).

The next match for Messi and his teammates is an epic match against New York Red Bulls on May 5. Currently ranked third in the Eastern rankings, New York Red Bulls owns in their squad veteran midfielder Emil Forsberg, newly arrived from RB Leipzig.