"Lionel Messi scored one goal and assisted three more as Inter Miami reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in their history, thrashing FC Cincinnati 4-0. Miami will take on New York City on November 29 for a place in the MLS Cup final after breezing through Sunday's Eastern Conference semifinal tie at TQL Stadium. Evander skewed an early half-volley over the crossbar for the hosts, but from the 19th minute onwards, it was all about Messi."
"He picked out fellow Argentine Mateo Silvetti on the left flank before continuing his run into the penalty area and meeting his cross with a downward header past Roman Celentano. Ender Echenique missed a good chance for a swift Cincinnati equaliser, then Messi pulled a left-footed effort wide of the far post, but he had his first assist of the game 11 minutes into the second half, offloading for Silvetti to curl home."
"Messi then slipped Tadeo Allende in with a pinpoint pass just five minutes later and he made no mistake one-v-one, while the same duo would combine for Miami's fourth goal. Messi played a sensational ball in behind with the outside of his left boot in the 74th minute, with Allende finding the opposite corner on this occasion to cap the scoring."
"12 Goals + Assists this postseason Messi sets the record for most goal contributions in Audi MLS Cup Playoffs history! pic.twitter.com/4sIeW6NiUO - Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 24, 2025 Data Debrief: More history for Messi Messi's remarkable showing here saw him set the all-time MLS record for combined goals and assists in a single postseason, with 12. The Argentine created eight chances for team-mates in Sunday's game, at least five more than any other player on the pitch."
Inter Miami defeated FC Cincinnati 4-0 as Lionel Messi scored once and provided three assists, driving Miami into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time. Messi assisted Mateo Silvetti's opener and set up Silvetti's second with a left-footed offload in the second half. He then played precise passes to Tadeo Allende for two goals, including a 74th-minute finish, and nearly set up Rodrigo De Paul late on. Messi created eight chances and set the MLS postseason record with 12 combined goals and assists this playoffs. Miami will face New York City on November 29 for an MLS Cup final place.
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