5 Insane Records Lionel Messi Broke in Inter Miami’s 6–2 Win Over NY Red Bulls

It was not long ago that Inter Miami was handed a hounding after losing 4-0 to the NY Red Bulls. However, a noticeable absence that day was Lionel Messi. The playmaker was out with a knock, and it was believed that he would have made a difference. Today, Inter Miami got their revenge with a dominant 6-2 win over the Bulls. The difference maker on the night was the Argentine playmaker, who had one of his career-best displays!

In fact, it was records galore for Lionel Messi. Here, we will look at five records set by the man who continues to exist beyond logic.

Most assists in a single MLS game

Lionel Messi made a staggering 5 assists in the game. This is an MLS record, as no player has managed 5 in a single game until now! With this, the 36-year-old now has 9 assists in the ongoing campaign. Can Messi break the 26-assist season of Carlos Valderrama in 2000? It doesn’t look out of reach at all.

Most goal contributions in a single MLS game

Along with his 5 assists, Lionel Messi also managed to get on the scoresheet. Thus taking his goal contribution for the game to 6, another MLS record. The previous of 5 was held by 7 players, one of whom is Colombus Crew star Diego Rossi, who achieved the feat twice.

Lionel Messi becomes Inter Miami’s highest assist provider

It’s barely been a full season since the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner arrived in Miami. Yet, he continues to write his name into their history books. Today’s effort means Lionel Messi has made 16 assists for Inter Mami, the highest by a player for the Herons! This means, the veteran has eclipsed teammate Robert Taylor, who provided 15 assists in 87 games. Notably, Messi reached the landmark in just 25 games!

First to score and assist 5 in a game!

The Argentine maestro’s 5-star assist display means he joined yet another exclusive club. Lionel Messi is the only player to have scored 5 goals and assisted 5 goals in a soccer match. Previously, in 2012, La Pulga managed to score 5 against Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL.

1200 goal contributions for Lionel Messi!

With 833 career goals and 372 assists, Lionel Messi has become the first player in history to breach 1200 goal contributions! His rival Cristiano Ronaldo is meanwhile on 1140. Furthermore, the Argentine wizard is also the third-highest assist provider in soccer history. Only Pele (369), and Ferenc Puscas (404), have more.

Furthermore, Lionel Messi can also become Inter Miami’s all-time goalscorer soon. That record is currently with his former teammate Gonzalo Higuain (29 goals). With Messi’s red-hot form, it seems inevitable that he will be adding that to his name as well.