Messi Involved in Four of Inter Miami’s Five Goals Against Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi delivered a stellar performance on Saturday night, contributing directly to all five of Inter Miami’s goals in their 5–1 rout of Columbus Crew at Chase Stadium. The Argentine superstar netted two goals and provided three assists, showcasing his exceptional playmaking abilities.
🔥 First-Half Brilliance
The match commenced with Messi assisting Tadeo Allende for the opening goal in the 13th minute. He then scored twice in quick succession, in the 15th and 24th minutes, propelling Inter Miami to a 3–0 lead by halftime.
⚔️ Columbus Crew’s Response
Columbus Crew attempted a comeback in the second half, with César Ruvalcaba heading in a goal in the 58th minute. However, Messi continued his dominance by initiating the play that led to Luis Suárez’s goal in the 64th minute, followed by assisting Fafa Picault’s goal in the 89th minute, sealing the emphatic victory.
📊 Messi’s Record-Breaking Feat
With this performance, Messi became only the second player in MLS history to record at least five goal contributions in a single match on multiple occasions, joining Diego Rossi in this elite category.
📅 Looking Ahead
This dominant display serves as a significant boost for Inter Miami as they prepare for their FIFA Club World Cup opener against Egypt’s Al Ahly on June 14. The team currently sits third in the Eastern Conference with 29 points from 16 matches.
