Lionel Messi Scores Hat-Trick in 11 Minutes! Inter Miami Sets MLS Record
World-renowned star footballer Lionel Messi drew attention by scoring three goals in 11 minutes during Inter Miami’s 6-2 victory over New England Revolution, helping his team break a significant record.
In the last match of the MLS regular season held at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami defeated New England Revolution 6-2. Messi’s hat-trick was the highlight of the match, while Inter Miami set a new points record in MLS with a total of 74 points.
The visiting team started the match strong with a 2-0 lead, but could not prevent goals from Luis Suarez in the 40th and 43rd minutes, ending the first half in a 2-2 tie. The home team Miami took the lead in the second half with a goal from Cremaschi in the 58th minute. Lionel Messi, who came on as a substitute in the 57th minute, scored three consecutive goals, ensuring a 6-2 victory for his team.
POINTS RECORD BROKEN
Inter Miami completed the 34-match regular season in MLS with 74 points, breaking the league’s points record. Messi’s team achieved this with 22 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. The previous record was held by Revolution, which collected 73 points in 2021.
ANOTHER HAT-TRICK
Last week, Messi scored three goals in Argentina’s 6-0 victory over Bolivia in the tenth match of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. He achieved this feat again in the league with his hat-trick. The star player made headlines by scoring a hat-trick in just 11 minutes during last night’s match.
ENTERED TEAM HISTORY
Having won the Ballon d’Or award eight times, Messi finished his first full season in MLS with 20 goals and 10 assists. The Argentine star became Inter Miami’s all-time leading scorer.
2025 CLUB WORLD CUP NEWS
Inter Miami, which lifted the MLS Supporters’ Shield selected by fans after the match, received good news from FIFA. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that Inter Miami will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled to take place in the USA in 2025. Inter Miami will play the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
