New England vs Inter Miami: Lionel Messi Sets New Record in MLS
Lionel Messi continues to shine in Major League Soccer (MLS), setting a new record with his incredible goal-scoring skills. The New England vs Inter Miami match saw Messi score two goals, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution. At 38 years old, the Argentine star became the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in 4 straight games.
The New England vs Inter Miami match marked another milestone for Lionel Messi. Despite a tough exit from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where Inter Miami lost 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16, Messi returned to MLS with unstoppable form.
Leo’s record-breaking run began in late May 2025 with two goals in a 4-2 win over CF Montréal. He followed this with another brace in a 5-1 victory against Columbus Crew. After the Club World Cup break, Messi scored twice in a 4-1 win over CF Montréal on July 5, and then again in the New England vs Inter Miami game. This made him the first MLS player to score multiple goals in four consecutive matches since the league started in 1996.
In total, Lionel Messi has 14 goals in 15 MLS games this season, trailing only Nashville’s Sam Surridge, who has 16 goals in 21 matches. With eight goals in his last four games, Messi’s performance in the New England vs Inter Miami match shows why he’s one of the greatest players ever.
🚨Lionel Messi vs New England:
✅ Games: 2
⚽ Goals: 5
🎯 Assist: 1He even scored a hat-trick in just 11 minutes (only played 33 mins!) in that famous 6-2 win that helped set the points record last season. 🔥🐐pic.twitter.com/SirL9Yssdq
— Inter Miami News Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) July 9, 2025
In the New England vs Inter Miami game, Lionel Messi made his mark early. In the 27th minute, he took advantage of a mistake by New England’s defender Tanner Beason, who misplayed a header. Messi quickly fired a left-footed shot from close range, putting Inter Miami ahead 1-0.
Eleven minutes later, in the 38th minute, Messi struck again. His longtime teammate Sergio Busquets sent a perfect through ball, and Messi curled a left-footed shot past New England’s goalkeeper, Aljaz Ivacic. These goals gave Inter Miami a 2-0 lead at halftime in the New England vs Inter Miami clash.
New England fought back with a goal from Carles Gil in the 79th minute, making it 2-1. However, Inter Miami’s goalkeeper Oscar Ustari played a key role, making six saves to secure the win. The New England vs Inter Miami victory helped Inter Miami climb to fifth in the Eastern Conference with 35 points, seven behind leaders FC Cincinnati but with three games in hand.
Coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi, saying he’s the best player in soccer history. The New England vs Miami game drew 43,293 fans, the highest home attendance for New England this season, proving Messi’s draw as a global star.
Since joining Inter Miami in July 2023, he has broken multiple records, including becoming the club’s all-time leading goalscorer with 54 goals. Against New England, he has now scored seven goals in three matches, including a hat-trick in a 6-2 win in 2024.
The New England vs Inter Miami match was a historic moment for Lionel Messi. His brace not only secured a 2-1 win but also set a new MLS record for scoring multiple goals in four consecutive games. With 14 goals in 15 MLS matches, Messi continues to dominate in the MLS 2025 season.
