Lionel Messi made MLS history by scoring two goals in five straight matches – an unprecedented feat in the league. Softfootball watched as Messi displayed and dazzled as Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 2-1 as they keep climbing the MLS league table.
The Goal reports Messi who has scored a brace each in his last 4 games extended his streak to five consecutive MLS matches, setting a new league record. The win over Nashville makes it 3 wins out of 3 for Inter Miami since they were knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup by PSG in a 4-0 thrashing.
This recent win moves Miami to seventh on the MLS league table and leaves them only 5 points behind league leaders, Philadelphia Union while having 3 games in hand.
Reacting to the win, head coach Javier Mascherano was full of praise for Messi and acknowledged the growing concern around his workload. He said:
“Obviously, we’re monitoring the situation daily and having ongoing conversations with him.
“We’ll find the right time to give him a break. What he continues to do is unbelievable – breaking records every three days.
“He’s the flag bearer of this team, our leader, and he sets the standard for how we compete. It’s truly a blessing to be part of this stage of his career.”
The coach also came to the defense of Luis Suárez, who hasn’t scored in his last three league matches. He defended Luis Suarez who has gone blank in front of goal in recent matches. Mascherano said:
“It wouldn’t be right for me to criticize someone who’s scored over 500 goals in his career, Luis is a great player, just like Leo, Busquets, and Jordi.
“When he doesn’t score, the discussion starts – but he gives us so much more. Just two weeks ago, we were talking about his wonder goal against Palmeiras. Football is dynamic.
“As long as our top players are healthy, I’ll back them – and our young players – all the way.”
Softfootball followed how Messi wowed the fans in Inter’s last matches where his 2 delightful goals led Inter to consecutive wins. After their 4-0 thrashing at the hands of PSG in the round of 16 stage, Inter Miami are back to winning ways in the MLS as they won their second consecutive game.
Lionel Messi delighted the crowd with his 2 goals giving Miami all three points with their 2-1 win at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts against New England Revolution.
