Messi took control, scoring in the 32nd and 76th minutes to bag his brace.
Lionel Messi stole the show at Gillette Stadium as Inter Miami dismantled the New England Revolution 4-1.
The game began with a bang; just 40 seconds in, Tomas Chancanlay had put New England ahead, but their lead was short-lived as Lionel Messi came to the party.
The Lionel Messi show
Messi took control, leveling the score in the 32nd minute with his first goal of the night. This sparked Inter Miami's dominance, as they gradually took over the match.
Messi wasn't done, he netted his second goal in the 67th minute, completing Inter Miami's comeback and solidifying their control.
Benjamin Cremaschi added a third for Miami in the 83rd minute, putting the game out of reach.
Moreover, Luis Suarez, who came on as a substitute in the 64th minute, continued the scoring spree with a goal assisted by Messi in the 88th minute.
This dominant victory cements Inter Miami's position as the top team in MLS and Eastern Conference leaders with 21 points.