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Lionel Messi has set a new record after his hat-trick in Inter Miami's 6-2 win over New England Revolution.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi made history on Saturday, becoming Inter Miami's all-time leading scorer.
Messi came off the bench and immediately made an impact, setting up Benjamin Cremaschi's go-ahead goal in the 58th minute. The 37-year-old then took center stage, scoring three goals to seal the win and break Inter Miami's scoring record with 33 goals.
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Lionel Messi sets new record with Inter Miami
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This achievement adds to Messi's impressive legacy-defining achievements, solidifying his status as the GOAT.
He is now the first footballer in history to be the record goal-scorer for three different teams, breaking the tie with rival Cristiao Ronaldo who is the record scorer for Portugal and Real Madrid.
- Inter Miami's record goalscorer (33 goals)
- Argentina's all-time leading scorer (112 goals)
- Barcelona's record scorer (672 goals)
Miami had trailed 2-0 early on, but Luis Suarez's double leveled the scores. Messi's introduction sparked a dominant display, helping Inter Miami break the MLS record for most points in a single season (74 points). They finished the regular season with a 22-4-8 record.
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