2024-04-28 15:12:15
Lionel Messi was once again vital for a new victory for Inter Miami, which consolidated itself as the leader of its Conference in the North American Soccer League (MLS). The Argentine star scored a double to turn the result around and then provided an assist in the 4-1 win over New England, which led 1-0 after a minute of play.
With a goal from former Colón and Racing Tomás Chancalay, New England went 1-0 after a minute of play. But Messi appeared in the area to receive a pass from the Finn Robert Taylor and with a definition at the near post he equalized the game before the break.
In the second half, the captain was assisted by Sergio Busquets and, once again inside the area, he crossed the goal to give Gerardo Martino’s team the lead.
At the end, the American with Argentine parents Benjamín Cremaschi, after a rebound off the New England goalkeeper after a shot by Messi, secured the victory, which was completed with a definition from the penalty spot by the Uruguayan Luis Suárez after a pass of his Argentine compadre.
In this way, in the seven games he played, the Argentine has nine goals and seven assists, the greatest contribution by a footballer in the history of the competition.