Messi Leads Inter Miami to 4-1 MLS Victory Over New England

Inter Miami secured a commanding 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution, ending a two-match winless streak and moving into third place in the MLS Eastern Conference. Lionel Messi was the standout player, providing three assists for the second consecutive game and reaching 41 goal contributions this season, a rare achievement in MLS history. Jordi Alba and Tadeo Allende each scored twice, with Messi orchestrating key goals despite challenging rainy conditions. New England briefly threatened a comeback with a goal from Dor Turgeman but Miami quickly restored their lead through Messi's playmaking and Allende's finishing. Backup goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo started for Miami following a previous match where the regular keeper conceded five goals, helping Miami to a more solid defensive performance. With two games left in the regular season, Miami trails second-place FC Cincinnati by three points, intensifying the playoff race.