Inter Miami 4-1 was imposed on New England Revolutionthis Saturday for the twenty -sixth date of the American League (MLS), and reached third position in the East Conference, in a three -assistance match of the Argentine star Lionel Messi.
The picture led by Javier Mascherano thus recovered after the mid -week defeat at the hands of Chicago Fire.
The Revs generated the first occasion of the game through Brandon Bye, who put a ball on the crossbar after a measured center of Carles Gil from the left sector.
Little could do the Argentine Rocco Ríos Novo, who started in a surprise movement instead of the experienced Óscar Ustari.
Miami’s first warning came after a brilliant combination on the edge of the area between Messi and Luis Suárez, the Argentine captain’s shot ended in Matt Turner’s hands.
At minute 32, Messi took the ball in the central sector and turned to find Tadeo Allende free brand, who with a cross shot decreed the 1-0.
The first part developed under a constant rain that raised the competition pace.
In the complement, New England managed to shorten distances with a great shot from outside the Dor Turgeman area.
The answer was in charge of Allende and Alba, who completed doubles at minute 60 and 63.
Messi served a pass inside the area to Alba and a ball to the space for Allende, was two assists to match his record of five established on May 4, 2024.
Inter Miami adds 59 points and is located in the third place of the Eastern Conference and one game less than Cincinnati, which is second.
The dream of supporters’Hield ends
Although Inter Miami had a good night on the field overcoming in all aspects of the game to New England, his mid -week defeat has taken its toll on the fight for the general leadership in the MLS.
Philadelphia Union defeated New York City FC with a goal from Mikael Uhre and assured the first place of the East Conference.
Miami could not revalidate the title achieved under the command of Gerardo Martino in a 2024 season in which they reached 74 points.
Busquets honored
At the end of the match against New England Revolution, Inter Miami honored the Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquetswho announced at the end of last month his retirement from football when the season ends.
His companions made him a hall for which he paraded with his wife and children until he met the majority partner of Inter Miami, Jorge Mas.
“It was a decision that was taken for a long time,” Busquets said. “I am very happy for all the trajectory and for being able to live this here, hopefully it will be achieved in the best way.”
On the stadium screens they screened a video in which their great companions sent messages of admiration, including Carles Puyol, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Javier Mascherano and Lionel Messi, among others.
About his future, Busquets aims to spend a family time and then become a coach.
“I want to be a quiet time and be more with the family, then in a year and a half, maybe I can start doing the coach course, we will live life and enjoy it.”
