Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with Luis Suarez, center, and Jordi Alba (18) after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Inter Miami 6-2 New England: Lionel Messi's Hat-Trick Powers Team To Record-Breaking MLS Season - In Pics
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami made history by achieving the best regular season in Major League Soccer history, finishing with an MLS-record 74 points after a resounding 6-2 victory over the New England. In a standout performance, Messi scored three goals and provided an assist in the second half, marking his first hat trick for the club since joining midway through the 2023 season. Luis Suarez contributed with two first-half goals, solidifying the team's dominance. With this dynamic effort, Messi concluded the regular season with an impressive tally of 20 goals and 16 assists in just 19 matches, likely securing him the MLS MVP award. Additionally, Inter Miami was named the host team for the FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place this summer in the United States, during a postgame ceremony led by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Major League Soccer: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates winning the Supporters' Shield | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with his teammates during a ceremony for winning the Supporters' Shield after an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Major League Soccer: Lionel Messi, left, shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, during a ceremony for the team winning the Supporters' Shield after an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Major League Soccer: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, stands with co-owner David Beckham | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, stands with co-owner David Beckham, right, during a ceremony for the team winning the Supporters' Shield after an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Major League Soccer: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Major League Soccer: Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi reacts after scoring a goal | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Major League Soccer: Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez reacts after scoring a goal | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Major League Soccer: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, right, runs with the ball as New England Revolution defender Xavier Arreaga | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, right, runs with the ball as New England Revolution defender Xavier Arreaga, left, defends during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Major League Soccer: New England Revolution forward Giacomo Vrioni heads the ball | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
New England Revolution forward Giacomo Vrioni heads the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Major League Soccer: FIFA President Gianni Infantino | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, second from right, front, speaks during a ceremony for Inter Miami winning the Supporters' Shield after an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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