As expected, it's 'GOAT'.
Lionel Messi once again stepped on the unanswered ground. Messi scored multiple goals in the 20th round of the 2025 U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) against New England at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on the 10th (Korea time). Meath scored the first goal in the 27th minute of the first half by catching the ball cleared by the opponent's defense with a header and pushing it with his left foot. In the 38th minute, Sergio Busquets received a poked ball and scored an additional goal with a left-footed shot right in front of the penalty box.
The second goal made history. According to the British Tribune, Messi's second goal on the day was his 100th career field goal from outside the box. The Tribune reported that `Messi became the first player to achieve this feat.' Messi, who exerts tremendous influence inside and outside the box, scored numerous mid-range goals with his unique sophisticated left-footed kick. He scored 86 goals for the club and 14 goals for the national team. The total is 168 goals including free kicks.
For reference, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi's eternal rival, scored 70 goals with a mid-range shot. If he added a free kick, he made 133 goals from outside the box.
Messi's scoring record is not the only one. Messi scored multiple goals on the day, becoming the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in four consecutive games. Messi, who scored multiple goals in the match against Montreal and Columbus, later played in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Messi, who led Inter Miami to the round of 16 and set the record of advancing to the tournament of the previous career tournament, immediately returned to the league. Messi, who scored multiple goals again against Montreal on the 6th, exploded two goals against New England on the same day, showing why he was Messi once again. Inter Miami won 2-1 with Messi's performance.
Inter Miami, which had five undefeated games, including four consecutive wins, ranked fifth in the league with 35 points (10 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses). Inter Miami is also capable of taking the lead as it has played three less games due to the Club World Cup.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
