Record-Breaker Messi Nets Twice in Miami’s Winning Run

Lionel Messi continues to rewrite Major League Soccer history, becoming the first player to score multiple goals in four consecutive MLS matches as Inter Miami edged past New England Revolution 2-1.

The Argentine legend bagged a brace in the first half — his fourth double in a row — taking his tally to 14 goals in just 15 MLS appearances this season. The incredible run began in May, with Messi leading Miami to a 4-2 win over Montreal and a dominant 5-1 victory against Columbus, before taking a brief detour to represent the club at the Club World Cup, reports Football Scores Today.

Though Messi found the net only once in four matches during Miami’s run to the Round of 16, where they were knocked out by PSG, he returned to league action with a bang, scoring in a 4-1 triumph over Montreal last week.

“I always say Leo is a special player. For me, the best player that has ever played this sport,” said Miami head coach Javier Mascherano. “It’s unbelievable — he keeps doing things you wouldn’t expect at this point in his career. We are lucky to have him.”

Messi opened the scoring in the 27th minute, slotting home with his left foot from inside the box, before doubling the lead 11 minutes later with a beautifully curled finish after receiving a pinpoint through ball from Sergio Busquets.

New England pulled one back through Carles Gil in the 79th minute, but Miami held firm to secure the win and climb to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Messi’s remarkable scoring streak adds to an already glittering list of MLS milestones. He holds the records for most assists (5) and most goal contributions (6) in a single MLS game — both set during a 6-2 rout of New York Red Bulls last May.

With 58 goal contributions, Messi is now the record holder for the most in Inter Miami’s history, further cementing his legacy in American soccer.