Messi Shines as Inter Miami Defeat New England Revolution 2–1 Away

Inter Miami continued their strong run in the 2025 MLS season with a hard-fought 2–1 win over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. Lionel Messi was the standout performer, netting both goals to steer his side to victory.

The Argentine forward opened the scoring just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error to finish clinically. His second came from a superb interplay with Sergio Busquets, culminating in a well-placed finish. Carles Gil pulled one back for New England in the 80th minute, keeping the hosts in contention. Inter Miami withstood a late surge, with goalkeeper Óscar Ustari making a crucial save to preserve the lead.

With this win, Inter Miami moves into the top five of the Eastern Conference, leapfrogging Orlando City and drawing closer to Columbus Crew. Messi now ranks second in the MLS scoring charts with 15 goals, trailing Sam Surridge by just one.

Coach Javier Mascherano explained in post-match comments that although Messi played the full match, the team had considered resting him at halftime. However, following New England’s goal, the decision was made to keep him on the pitch. Mascherano added that they plan to rotate Messi carefully given his heavy workload—including 16 consecutive matches since late April across multiple competitions.

Inter Miami now prepares to face Nashville SC at home this weekend, returning to Chase Stadium after a month away.