Lionel Messi gave a stunning performance, scored twice and scored two more goals, as Inter Miami defeated New York Red Bulls 5–1 at the Sports Illustrated Stadium. The Argentina captains were under complete control throughout the game, while Jordan Alba and Telasko Segovia also moved. Alba contributed one goal and two aid, while Segovia neted a brace as Inter Miami hovering for a big win. Red Bulls took an early lead in the 15th minute through Alexander Hack, but Alba brought the inter Miami level after nine minutes with a powerful strike from a tight angle after receiving an ideal pass from Messi. This was Messi’s eighth assistance of the MLS season, and Alba’s 2025 was the first goal of the regular season. Inter Miami quickly changed the match as Segovia made it 2–1 in the 27th minute. Messi held Alba to the left, who surprised it to Segovia to finish a cool from the center of the box. This was Segovia’s sixth goal this season.He then added his second addiction to the visitors to give a 3–1 lead to the visitors to go to the break. In the second half, Messi scored again in the 60th minute, finishing the trick of a smooth team. Alba took the ball to busquets, who played a clever through a nearby Messi. Forward scored the keeper and slipped it for his 17th league goal of the season. Messi was not done yet. In the 75th minute, Suarez crossed the left and Messi hit a half-woli in the net for his 18th goal of the season. With this, he now leads the Golden Boot Race. Suarez’s assistance was his 10th in the 2025 MLS season.
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Messi also entered history books on Saturday, who became only the fifth player in MLS, who recorded at least 35 goals and assisted 25 at a interval of two years. He connects to Robbie Keen, Sebastian Giovinko, Carlos Vela and Kucho Hernandez.
