Lionel Messi’s completely crazy and historic evening in Miami

The fans who came to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale got their money’s worth yesterday. Inter Miami hosted the New York Red Bulls for this top-of-the-table clash in the eastern conference of the North American soccer championship. A meeting that was expected to be logically close, since it pitted two big teams against each other, but ultimately, the Florida franchise defeated its opponent with a 6-2 success.

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And this is thanks to a man whose identity will surprise no one: Lionel Messi. The Argentine star had a historic evening, being involved in all six goals for Tata Martino’s team. He finished the game with a goal and five assists, a Major League Soccer record. If Dante Vanzeir had put the team in Big Apple ahead at the half-hour mark, the Barça legend turned things around with an exhibition in the second half.

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Caviar on caviar

He first signed a decisive pass for Matias Rojas, who shot the goalkeeper with a shot from distance to equalize, although it must be emphasized that for this action, the merit goes mainly to the Paraguayan. Then, La Pulga shook the nets for his team’s second after a good serve from Luis Suarez, with a perfect finish in the area. On the hour mark, the Argentinian delivered a caviar behind the defense for Rojas’ double who beat the goalkeeper with a perfect dive ball.

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Then come three assists for his usual sidekick: Luis Suarez. A cross that the Uruguayan takes and sends to the bottom with a sort of acrobatic recovery that is not necessarily academic but effective (68th). Then, a nice one-two between the two men at the entrance to the area, perfectly concluded by The Gunslinger, like in the good old days of Barça (75th). To finish the exhibition of La Pulga, a new deep ball perfect for the former Liverpool player who hooked the goalkeeper before sending it deep (81st). The end of a real demonstration, and Messi now has 23 goals and 15 assists in 24 games with Miami. A more than profitable investment for David Beckham, who sees his franchise at the top of the rankings after a disappointing last season…