Lionel Messi produced a magician-like performance to lead Inter Miami CF to a 2-1 comeback victory over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026, snapping a two-match winless streak and securing a spot in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Despite New England dominating the first half with 6 shots on target and 5 corners, the match remained goalless at halftime. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute through Daniel Gazdag. However, Messi turned the game around in the second half. In the 69th minute, Messi met a floating cross inside the box and cushioned a header to German Berterame, who tapped it into the net to equalize. In the 83rd minute, Messi took center stage—navigating past three tight defenders outside the box, completing a swift one-two combination, and firing a low left-footed shot past goalkeeper Matt Turner for the winning goal. A late offside call saved Miami after an Ian Fray own goal was ruled out.
Read nextNamibia Script History with 3-2 ODI Series Triumph Over Ireland to Claim First-Ever Bilateral Series Win Against a Full ICC MemberThe goal marked Messi’s 937th career goal and extended his world-record open-play goal tally to 822. The win moves Inter Miami to 2nd place in the MLS Eastern Conference with 59 points from 33 matches, ensuring qualification for the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup with one regular season game remaining against Charlotte FC on November 7.
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