
The Digest:
Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass, scoring twice and providing an assist to lead Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over New York City FC and clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. The Argentine now leads the league’s scoring chart with 24 goals, lifting his team to third place in the Eastern Conference with a strong finish to the regular season.
Key Points:
- Messi scored two goals and assisted another in the decisive away win.
- He now leads the MLS scoring chart with 24 goals in 23 matches.
- Luis Suárez returned from suspension to convert a penalty.
- Youngster Baltazar Rodríguez also found the net for Miami.
- The match was played at Citi Field, a converted baseball stadium.
- Miami overcame early pressure to secure a convincing victory.
- The team remains in contention for the Supporters’ Shield.
- Messi has recorded a goal and an assist in three straight games.
Sources: Goal