Messi Shines as Inter Miami Defeats New England Revolution 2-1

Foxborough, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : Lionel Messi showcased his exceptional talent on November 2, 2026, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution. With a key assist and a late goal, Messi helped secure the win, ensuring Miami’s place in next year’s CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The victory positioned Inter Miami as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of the MLS Cup playoffs. This season, Messi has tallied 26 goals and 16 assists, placing him in a strong position for his third consecutive MLS MVP award and a second straight Golden Boot.

The first half was tightly contested, with neither team managing to score. Inter Miami had a promising opportunity in the 28th minute when Mexican player Berterame fired a shot from the left side of the box, only to be denied by New England goalkeeper Matt Turner.

In the second half, the home team broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute when Daniel Gazdag found the net. However, Inter Miami equalized in the 69th minute through impressive teamwork. Segovia delivered a lob pass into the box, where Messi headed the ball to Berterame, who scored with a powerful header. This marked Berterame’s 10th goal of the regular season, while Messi recorded his 16th assist.

Inter Miami turned the tide in the 83rd minute. Following a brilliant passing sequence, Messi netted the decisive goal. Suarez passed the ball to Messi just outside the box, where the Argentine star skillfully maneuvered past three defenders. He then combined with Segovia to enter the box, delivering a precise shot into the bottom right corner of the net.

With this goal, Messi’s total climbed to 26, putting him at the forefront of the MLS 2026 Golden Boot race. Segovia also reached 12 assists this regular season. The scoreline of 1-2 held until the final whistle, allowing Inter Miami to secure three points on the road.