On the morning of April 28, Beijing time, the 10th round of the MLS was played by the New England Revolution against Miami International, and 65,612 spectators watched the game. In the first half, Shankale scored a lightning goal, Messi equalized with a single knife, and in the second half, Messi scored another goal and scored twice in a row, Kremaschi extended the score, and Suarez sealed the victory. In the end, Inter Miami reversed the New England Revolution 4-1 and won three consecutive league wins, while accumulating 21 points to continue to lead the Eastern Conference standings.
With the CONCACAF Champions Cup out ahead of schedule, Miami International only has a single line left at this stage, and for veterans such as Messi and Suarez, the schedule will not be so intensive.
Since the start of the new MLS season, Inter Miami has been worthy of being the favourites to win the championship. In the last round, Miami International reversed Nashville 3-1 and continued to lead the Eastern Conference standings with 18 points. In this round, Inter Miami challenged the New England Revolution away, and it was also the first time Messi faced this opponent, who is currently reduced to the bottom of the East.
In this game, Miami International adjusted the formation, from 532 to 433, Messi, Taylor, and Campana formed a forward trident, Suarez sat on the bench, Busquets led the midfield, and Alba continued to be absent.
In less than 1 minute of the opening game, Inter Miami suffered a blitz and conceded a goal:
Inter Miami's pass was cut off and Shankale stepped forward to score with a volley to give the New England Revolution a dream 1-0 start.
In the face of conceding a goal earlier, Inter Miami, under the leadership of Messi, continued to besiege the opponent's backline.
In the 17th minute, Miami International crossed from the wing, and Campana headed it high.
In the 25th minute, Ruiz shot a cross in front of the goal that was slightly wide of the goal.
In the 28th minute, Messi dodged the space and fired a low shot that was saved by the opposing goalkeeper.
In the 32nd minute, Inter Miami finally equalized: Taylor sent a through ball from the edge of the penalty area, and Messi calmly pushed the ball into the goal.
According to statistics, this is Messi's third consecutive game to score, and it is also the 10th consecutive club game to participate in goals, contributing 10 goals and 5 assists, a total of 15 goals, and the seventh time in his career to do this. In addition, Messi scored in six consecutive MLS games, scoring a total of seven goals
After Inter Miami equalized, Taylor and Merecel completed the goal one after another, both high above the goal.
According to the statistics of half-time, Miami International has 57% possession, 6 to 3 shots on goal and 2 to 1 shots on target, and 2 to 0 corner kick opportunities, with little overall advantage.
In the second half, Inter Miami continued to dominate the game.
In the 67th minute, Busquets sent a through assist, and Messi led the ball into the net after receiving the ball in the penalty area, and two consecutive doubles helped Miami International achieve a 2-1 overtake.
So far this season, Messi has scored 11 goals, plus five assists, and scored 16 goals for Inter Miami in all competitions this season, while ranking third on the team's all-time scorer list with 22 goals, just seven goals away from first-place Higuain, and hopes to surpass it before the end of the season.
In addition, Messi scored 506 goals in his league career, 726 goals in his club career, and 832 goals in his career, all of which set a new all-time goal record for a South American player held by him.
In the 83rd minute, Messi's close-range shot was saved, Kremaski scored a follow-up shot, and Inter Miami extended the score 3-1.
In the 88th minute, Messi passed the ball to the middle of the penalty area and assisted Suarez to score, Miami International sealed the win 4-1, and Messi also contributed 2 shots and 1 pass in a row.