Record-chasing Lionel Messi moves past 40 goal contributions as Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution
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Record-chasing Lionel Messi moves past 40 goal contributions as Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution
"It was another landmark night for Lionel Messi, even though his Inter Miami side missed out on the chance to win a second successive MLS Supporters' Shield. Messi had three assists as Miami beat the New England Revolution 4-1 at Chase Stadium, Jordi Alba and Tadeo Allende both scoring twice. But the Philadelphia Union's 1-0 win over New York City FC meant they secured the trophy for the best regular-season record."
""He gave us the possibility of opening the score and then securing [the result]," said Miami boss Javier Mascherano of Messi. "Not only with the pass for Jordi, but when they [New England] made it 2-1, and in the next play with an assist that only he can give. He keeps showing the ability he has and, more than anything, the ambition and desire to go for more.""
"His hat-trick of assists means he is just the second player in a single MLS season to register 40 goal contributions.The Argentina superstar has scored 24 goals and added 17 assists so far. He has two more regular season games to catch the record set by Carlos Vela (49, 34 goals and 15 assists) for Los Angeles FC in 2019."
Inter Miami defeated the New England Revolution 4-1 at Chase Stadium, with Jordi Alba and Tadeo Allende each scoring twice. Lionel Messi recorded three assists in the victory and has 24 goals and 17 assists across the regular season, placing him among the top single-season contributors with two matches remaining to challenge Carlos Vela's 2019 total. Philadelphia Union secured the MLS Supporters' Shield after a 1-0 win over New York City FC, denying Miami a second consecutive Shield. Miami will enter the post-season in confident mood with Messi continuing to influence games and create chances.
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