Messi’s Magic Strikes Again as Inter Miami Edges New England 2-1
Wow, what a night in Foxborough! We just witnessed yet another Lionel Messi masterclass, and honestly, at this point, it’s starting to feel like he’s rewriting the history books every time he steps on the pitch. Inter Miami walked away with a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution, and of course, Messi was right at the center of it all—again.
Let’s talk about what made this game so remarkable. Messi scored twice in the first half, which now makes it four straight games in MLS where he’s had multiple goals. That’s never been done before in league history. Think about that—Major League Soccer has been around since the '90s, and no one has managed four consecutive multi-goal games until now. Messi is 38, but he’s moving and finishing like he’s in his prime.
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The first goal came after a defensive blunder. Revolution’s Tanner Beason tried heading the ball back but it went straight to Messi, who pounced and scored off a clean half-volley in the 27th minute. And just like that, Miami were up 1-0. A few minutes later, Busquets, with that classic midfield vision, threaded a perfect ball through the heart of New England’s defense. Messi timed his run perfectly and slotted it home on the first touch—clinical.
And the crowd? Even though this was technically a Revolution home game, the atmosphere said otherwise. Over 43,000 fans packed Gillette Stadium, and when Messi scored, it honestly felt like a home game for Inter Miami. The pink jerseys were everywhere.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Credit where it's due—New England didn’t give up. Carles Gil pulled one back in the 79th minute with a sharp strike, and for a brief moment, it looked like we might be in for a dramatic finish. But despite several solid chances, especially one shocking miss by Tomas Chancalay on an open net, the Revolution just couldn’t find the equalizer.
It’s got to be frustrating for New England. That’s now five games without a win, and four of those losses were by just one goal. It’s the little things—one bad pass, one missed shot—that are keeping them from getting results.
As for Messi, it’s just incredible to watch him play at this level week in and week out. Even after a grueling Club World Cup run, he played the full 90 minutes and looked as sharp as ever. Revolution’s head coach Caleb Porter said it best after the game: "He’s the best ever. It’s not even close."
And honestly, watching him live, seeing him wave to the crowd at the end—it just feels like we’re watching something timeless. Messi isn’t just playing in MLS—he’s elevating it. And nights like this one in New England? They’ll be remembered for a long time.
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