Messi Magic Lights Up Socal: Inter Miami Smashes New England 4-1!

Messi Steals the Show in Rainy Fort Lauderdale

Yo, LA fam, let’s talk about some serious soccer star power! Lionel Messi was straight-up unstoppable in Inter Miami’s 4-1 beatdown of the New England Revolution down in Fort Lauderdale. Under a downpour that felt like a moody SoCal winter day, Messi worked his magic, dishing out three assists that had fans buzzing like they were on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Argentine legend’s chemistry with Jordi Alba was pure fire - think red carpet duo at the Oscars. Alba cashed in with two goals (45+3’ and 63’), while Tadeo Allende matched that energy with a brace of his own (32’ and 60’). This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement, West Coast style.

Breaking the Streak with Cali Swagger

Inter Miami (17-7-8, 59 points) desperately needed this dub after a rough two-game winless skid, and boy, did they deliver with some serious Venice Beach vibes. The victory boosted them to third in the Eastern Conference, just three points shy of second-place FC Cincinnati, who’ve got a game in hand. With only two matches left, Miami’s got that SoCal summer energy pushing them toward the top.

“Messi’s vision on the field is like catching the perfect wave at Malibu - pure art,” raved a local fan after the match, still hyped from the electric atmosphere.

Even with the rain making things messy, Messi’s playmaking was as smooth as a Sunset Boulevard cruise. He set up Allende’s opener in the 32nd minute with a pinpoint through ball that sliced through the defense like a hot knife through butter.

Game Highlights: Messi, Alba, and Instant Comebacks

First Half Fireworks

Right before halftime, Messi pulled off a straight-up heist, snagging a New England clearance near his own box and flipping it into a quick assist for Alba, who buried it in the third minute of stoppage time. It was the kind of play that’d make even the toughest LA critic stand up and clap.

The Revolution tried to fight back, with Dor Turgeman pulling one in at the 59th minute off a slick pass from Carles Gil. His rocket of a shot beat Miami’s goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo, cutting the lead to 2-1 and giving New England a flicker of hope.

Second Half Domination

But hold up - Miami wasn’t about to let this slip. Less than a minute after Turgeman’s goal, Messi was at it again, setting up Allende for his second of the night with a pass that screamed pure genius. It was like watching a blockbuster unfold in real time.

Just three minutes later, Alba sealed the deal with his second goal, thanks to a killer feed from Telasco Segovia. This 4-1 thrashing wasn’t just a win - it was a full-on LA premiere night, with Messi as the undeniable star of the show. Catch the highlights, fam, ‘cause this game was all that and a bag of chips!