In the final match of the regular MLS season today, Inter Miami hosted the New England Revolution in a game played solely for pride, with no impact on the standings for either team.
The visitors struck early, taking the lead in the second minute as they found the back of Inter Miami’s net. By the 34th minute, New England had doubled their advantage.
However, the hosts responded just before halftime. In the 40th minute, Luis Suárez capitalized on a pass from Héctor Martínez and fired the ball into the net. Three minutes later, Suárez completed his brace with an assist from Yannick Bright.
In the 58th minute, Inter Miami’s star player, Lionel Messi, entered the match. Moments after his introduction, Messi was involved in a crucial play, providing a pre-assist to his former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba, who set up Benjamin Cremaschi to put Miami ahead.
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But Messi wasn’t finished yet. Between the 78th and 89th minutes, he scored a sensational hat trick, with all three goals assisted by his former Barcelona teammates. Two were set up by Luis Suárez, while Jordi Alba assisted Messi’s final goal.
The match concluded with a dominant victory for Inter Miami.
MLS Final Score:
Inter Miami 6–2 New England Revolution
Goals: Langoni 2’, Borrero 34’ — Suárez 40’, 43’, Cremaschi 58’, Messi 78’, 81’, 89’
Inter Miami finishes the 2024 MLS season at the top of the table, with 74 points from 22 wins and 8 draws over 34 matches. David Beckham’s team stands as the league’s highest-scoring side, netting 79 goals while conceding 49.
Lionel Messi finished second in the MLS Golden Boot race with 20 goals and 17 assists. The top scorer was Christian Benteke, formerly of Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace, with 23 goals. Luis Suárez secured fourth place, matching Messi’s 20 goals but with nine assists.
