Lionel Messi rewrote MLS history once again on Wednesday with a sublime brace in Inter Miami’s 2–1 win over the New England Revolution.
The Argentine maestro became the first player in league history to score at least two goals in four consecutive matches, netting his 27th-minute strike from a half-volley after a defensive error by Tanner Beason, and doubling the lead with a first-time finish in the 38th, on a perfectly threaded pass from Sergio Busquets.
With 14 goals and seven assists in just 15 games, Messi trails only Nashville’s Sam Surridge in the Golden Boot race. Inter Miami now sits fifth in the East, unbeaten in five (four wins), all under Javier Mascherano’s guidance.
The video shows exactly how Messi dismantled the Revolution, demonstrating his timeless technical mastery and instinctive brilliance, even at 38.
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Inter Miami is aggressively pursuing 31-year-old Rodrigo De Paul, with multiple reports indicating he has already agreed personal terms and is eager to reunite with Messi. A formal bid, believed to range from $13 to $16 million, is reportedly being negotiated with Atlético Madrid.
Mascherano, while supportive of the idea, remains cautious in public:
“Obviously, everyone knows the kind of player he is, but I don’t like to talk about players who aren’t with us or don’t belong to our club.”
Under the MLS Designated Player rules, Inter Miami will need to clear a slot, likely putting long-time star Sergio Busquets’s future in doubt.
Should De Paul arrive, Messi’s influence in South Florida will deepen, not just on the field, but in shaping a midfield built for titles. De Paul offers grit, vision, and Argentina‘s midfield lineage, an ideal complement to the legacy of his captain.
Final word
Inter Miami now shifts focus to their upcoming fixture against Toronto FC on July 13 at Chase Stadium. Toronto sits near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, but they recently snapped a six-game winless streak with a 2–0 victory over D.C. United.
With Messi in top form and the team riding a five-match unbeaten run, Miami will look to keep the pressure on the top four as they continue navigating a packed summer schedule that includes Leagues Cup and Club World Cup fixtures.
