Simply if you thought Lionel Messi could not do anything to drop your jaw, he goes off and does this. On Saturday night time, Messi recorded 5 assists and one purpose within the second half as Inter Miami destroyed the New York Crimson Bulls, 6-2. He turned the primary participant in MLS historical past with six purpose contributions in a single sport whereas additionally changing into the one participant to report 5 assists in a single MLS contest. 

NYRB entered the match at Inter with a fairly stable defensive report, permitting only one purpose per sport by way of 10 matches. That goals-allowed quantity took an enormous hit in a wild attacking show as Inter Miami have now scored no less than three targets in 4 consecutive matches. 

Messi discovered the web as soon as after which offered a hat trick of assists to Luis Suarez whereas delivering two extra to new man Matias Rojas. 

On the fifth purpose of the sport, Messi and Suarez simply toyed round with the NYRB protection as in the event that they had been taking part in towards an novice aspect. Have a look:

Within the course of, Messi turned the primary participant in Inter Miami historical past to report 10 targets and 10 assists in a single season, doing so simply 35% of the best way by way of the 2024 marketing campaign. 

That victory stored Inter three factors clear atop the Jap Convention and nicely on their solution to a playoff berth.