Messi Scores 11-Minute Hat-Trick, Becomes Inter Miami's Top Scorer

After scoring a stunning hat-trick for Argentina last week, Lionel Messi, “La Pulga,” has now delivered his second hat-trick for his club, Inter Miami. With this, the Argentinian captain has become the all-time leading goal scorer for the club.

The 37-year-old had three goals and an assist in the second half alone, Luis Suarez had a pair of first-half goals and Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution 6-2 on Saturday night. The 11-minute hat-trick had helped the club break the record after defeating the New England Revolution 6-2 Saturday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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The top spot in Inter Miami, in terms of points and best won-lost-tied mark, now belongs to Messi. Inter Miami also became the eighth team in MLS history to get through the regular season with only four losses, tying another record.

Starting from the 78th minute of the match, Messi smashed in three goals and also became the club’s highest goal scorer with 33 goals. “Our captain has led us, the players have led us in times where it was difficult,” Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said. “But now, tonight, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we prepare for Friday and the playoffs.”

“As my partner and friend Jorge Mas said, this was always about creating history for Miami. This was always about family, la familia, our people in this stadium. Tonight, it’s about you guys because you supported us through the tough times and you’re supporting us through the good times,” he added.

It was indeed a night of celebration for Miami. The team was awarded the 024 Supporters’ Shield after the final whistle, having clinched the prize for best regular-season record in MLS for the first time earlier this month. Since debuting as an expansion club in 2020, this trophy will be their first piece of MLS silverware.

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And after Saturday’s win FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced Miami would participate in the 2025 Club World Cup and will host the expanded 32-team tournament’s opening game at Hard Rock Stadium.