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MLS: Lionel Messi scores and assists in 2-1 victory

(Pics: AFP)

Mid-Day
Sports
By Atharva Upasani
Published Nov 02, 2026

Inter Miami moved into second place in the Eastern Conference, passing New England by a point with one match remaining in the regular season

Trailing 1-0, Messi and Telasco Segovia set up German Berterame for a goal to tie it 1-all in the 69th minute

It was the first goal contribution for Messi in three matches. Berterame has 10 goals and 10 assists in his first MLS season

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Messi came through with the winner in the 83rd minute, scoring his league-leading 26th goal with another assist from Segovia

Messi is tied for the second most assists this season with 16 and leads by nine in goal contributions with 42

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