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Messi smashes MLS record in Inter Miami’s win over Toronto
TL;DR
Lionel Messi set a new MLS record during Inter Miami's 4-2 win over Toronto FC, scoring one goal and providing two assists. He became the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions in just 64 matches, surpassing Sebastian Giovinco's previous record.
Key points
- Lionel Messi scored one goal and provided two assists
- Inter Miami won 4-2 against Toronto FC
- Messi became the fastest player to reach 100 goal contributions
- He achieved this in just 64 matches
- Messi surpassed Sebastian Giovinco's previous record
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Messi smashes MLS record in Inter Miami’s win over Toronto
Lionel Messi set a new MLS record in Inter Miami’s 4-2 victory against Toronto FC on Saturday.
The Argentina international scored a goal and added two assists, smashing Sebastian Giovinco’s record by becoming the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions.
The 38-year-old achieved the feat in just 64 matches, which is 31 fewer than Giovinco.
Messi was at the peak of his powers on Saturday, as he delivered a standout performance to lead his side to success at the BMO Field.
Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring in the 44th minute, before Messi set up Luis Suarez and Sergio Reguilon to put the visitors 3-0 ahead.
The experienced forward then got in on the action himself, finishing clinically past the goalkeeper after exchanging possession with De Paul.
Emilio Aristizábal left the bench to bag a brilliant brace, but Miami went on to win comfortably.
The Herons came into the fixture on the back of a disappointing 4-3 home loss to Orlando City last weekend.
But they bounced back to pick an excellent victory that leaves them third in the Eastern Conference.
Messi will turn 39 in June, but it seems age doesn’t have an effect on the Argentine.
Q&A
What record did Messi break in the MLS?
Messi broke the record for the fastest player to reach 100 goal contributions in MLS history.
How many matches did Messi take to reach 100 goal contributions?
Messi achieved 100 goal contributions in just 64 matches.
Who held the previous MLS record before Messi?
Sebastian Giovinco held the previous record for the fastest to reach 100 goal contributions.
