Lionel Messi sets two records as Inter Miami dispatch New York Red Bull

Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi has set two new records as he lead his side to a dominant 6-2 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Lionel Messi set the Major League Soccer record for most goal contributions and assists in a single match during Inter Miami CF’s victory.

Messi’s six goal contributions and five assists in a game set MLS records. He has now scored and assisted in six consecutive league matches.

Suárez had three goals and Matías Rojas scored twice as Inter Miami got six unanswered goals to come back from a 1-0 deficit at halftime.

Messi and Suárez now have a league-leading 10 goals each, and the Argentina star also leads MLS in assists with 12.

“All [goals] were fundamental to the game, but Leo did something historic tonight with five assists and one goal,” Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said.

“But I can’t forget Suarez’s three goals and Rojas’ two goals. The first, well both, but the first Rojas goal was amazing. But because of the technical aspect of Leo on the assist I will choose Luis Suárez’s scissor goal as my favorite.”

Lionel Messi has continued to play at the highest level ever since he left Paris Saint-Germain to join Inter Miami in July 2023.

Inter Miami continues to lead the Eastern Conference table with 24 points in 12 games.