Inter Miami star Lionel Messi nearing impressive MLS record

Inter Miami cruised to a commanding 4-1 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday night at Chase Stadium.

Jordi Alba and Tadeo Allende each scored twice, highlighting a standout performance that concluded with a heartfelt postgame tribute to Sergio Busquets, who recently announced he will retire at the end of the season.

After a couple of quiet outings, Lionel Messi was back in top form. The Argentine playmaker opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, threading a perfectly timed through ball to Allende after a clever turn, allowing him to finish from the right side.

Messi added another assist before halftime, taking advantage of a poor clearance from goalkeeper Matt Turner. He maneuvered past a defender and delivered a simple pass to Alba, who converted from close range to extend Miami’s lead.

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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi nearing an impressive record

Messi set up three goals in Inter Miami’s clash with the New England Revolution, pushing his total for the 2025 season to 40. The performance also marked a significant career milestone: Messi has now reached 100 direct goal contributions for Inter Miami—66 goals and 34 assists—in just 80 appearances.

The Argentine superstar now has his sights on another record. Carlos Vela set the benchmark in 2019 with 49 goal contributions in a single season for Los Angeles FC, a figure that once seemed untouchable. Messi could equal or even surpass it at his current pace before the regular season concludes, particularly if Inter Miami makes a deep run in the playoffs.

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Messi is closing in on another milestone alongside his local record: 400 career assists. He added three this past weekend, bringing his total to 395—a number unmatched by any active player. In fact, no current footballer has even reached 300, underscoring just how remarkable Messi’s accomplishment is.

Under Mascherano’s guidance, the team relies heavily on its captain. Following their exit from the Leagues Cup at the hands of the Seattle Sounders, all attention now turns to securing the MLS Cup—the only major trophy Messi has yet to claim in the United States.