Lionel Messi: 3 unique records Argentine broke after masterclass vs New England

• Lionel Messi was on target with a brace against New England Revolution
• The Argentine set two MLS records thanks to his masterclass on Sunday
• He now has 16 goal contributions in his first seven games, a unique record

Lionel Messi set three records thanks to another masterclass for Inter Miami on Sunday, April 28.

The Argentine bagged two goals and an assist as his side claimed an impressive 4-1 win over New England Revolution.

Messi scored from close range in the 32nd and 68th minutes and later set up Luis Suarez, who scored a late insurance goal in the 89th minute.

Messi’s sets records after brace

Despite being in the twilight years of his career, Messi continues to defy his age by showing his class on the pitch, game after game.

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His two goals on Sunday means he has now scored three braces in 2024, having previously done so in the 5-0 win over Orlando City and 3-1 win over Nashville.

Here are three milestones he set after his latest performance:

1. Multiple goal contributions

Whenever Messi features in a game, one can be certain a goal contribution is on the cards.

His performance vs New England Revolution made him the first player in MLS history to record multiple goal contributions in five consecutive games.

Messi’s stats over his last five games have been as follows, per MLS Soccer:

• 2 goals, 1 assist vs New England Revolution
• 2 goals, 1 assist vs Nashville
• 1 goal, 1 assist vs Sporting KC
• 1 goal, 1 assist vs Colorado
• 2 goals, 1 assist vs Orlando City

2. Most goal contributions in 7 matches

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In addition, no other player in MLS history has had more goal contributions in the MLS in the first seven games than Messi, who has 16.

This record is unlikely to get broken anytime soon.

3. Record attendance at Gilette Stadium

While football is not the most popular sport in the United States, Messi has certainly peaked its interest in the continent.

This was evident with the over 65,000 fans who were in attendance at the Gillette Stadium to watch the World Cup-winning star in action.

According to Tribuna, the 65,612 fans who attended the game between Inter Miami and New England was the largest home crowd in New England’s history.

The fans were not disappointed either, as Messi’s performance on the day justified the large attendance.

Messi surpasses Ronaldo

In other news, Sports Brief reported on how Messi surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo for the most non-penalty goals in 150 fewer games.

His brace against New England put the Argentine to 723 non-penalty goals, while Ronaldo, who featured for Al Nassr on Saturday against Al-Khaleej, has 722.