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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.
Even on a rain-soaked field far from home, greatness finds its way, a reminder that class, like a storm, arrives when called.

Sources: Goal