Game is over and the final score is New England 1-2 Inter Miami CF. Here is the match report.
2026 Major League Soccer
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Match Report
Lionel Messi scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute as Inter Miami came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over New England Revolution in their MLS regular-season clash on Sunday.
The two sides approached the contest cautiously, with both aware of the importance of the result in the Eastern Conference standings.
New England entered the match in second place with 58 points, while Miami were just two points behind on 56. The hosts were also enjoying an excellent run of form, having won four consecutive league matches, while Miami were looking to return to winning ways after a 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati.
Inter Miami lined up with Messi, Berterame and Riquelme Fillipi leading the attack, while Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright and Telasco Segovia formed the midfield trio. Luis Suárez started on the bench.
The visitors suffered an early setback in the 24th minute when defender Gonzalo Luján was shown a yellow card for a heavy challenge.
Despite some promising attacking moments, neither team managed to find a breakthrough before half-time, and the sides went into the break level at 0-0.
The game finally burst into life eight minutes into the second half.
In the 53rd minute, New England Revolution took the lead through Dániel Gazdag. Ilay Feingold provided the assist, setting up the Hungarian midfielder to finish clinically past Dayne St. Clair and put the hosts 1-0 ahead.
The goal gave New England a significant boost, but Miami gradually increased their attacking intensity as they searched for an equaliser.
Their persistence eventually paid off in the 69th minute.
Germán Berterame restored parity for the visitors with a powerful strike, converting an opportunity created by Telasco Segovia. The goal initially required a VAR check, but the decision was quickly confirmed, leaving the score at 1-1.
The equaliser completely changed the momentum of the contest. Miami continued to push forward, while New England found themselves under increasing pressure.
With the match approaching its final stages, Lionel Messi once again demonstrated why he remains such an influential figure in MLS.
In the 83rd minute, the Argentine superstar found the back of the net to put Inter Miami ahead 2-1. Showing his trademark composure in front of goal, Messi made the most of the opportunity and gave the visitors a crucial advantage.
It was a potentially decisive moment in a match that had remained finely balanced for much of the evening.
However, New England were not finished yet.
The hosts appeared to have rescued a dramatic late equaliser in the 89th minute, sparking celebrations among the home supporters. Their hopes were short-lived, though, as VAR intervened and the goal was subsequently disallowed.
The decision proved crucial for Miami, who managed to protect their lead through the closing stages and secure a hard-fought away victory.
The 2-1 victory represents an important result for Inter Miami as the 2026 MLS regular season approaches its conclusion.
After a frustrating first half and an early second-half deficit, Miami showed resilience and attacking quality to turn the game around. Berterame's equaliser provided the platform for the comeback, while Messi once again delivered the decisive contribution.
For New England, the defeat will be particularly disappointing given their strong recent form and the opportunity to strengthen their position in the Eastern Conference. They had taken the lead and looked capable of extending their winning run, only to see the three points slip away in the final stages.
For Miami, however, the result offers another reminder of the difference their attacking stars can make in decisive moments.
When the pressure was at its highest, Messi stepped up once again.
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53' GOAL! New England 1-0 Inter Miami CF (Dániel Gazdag)
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69' GOAL! New England 1-1 Inter Miami CF (Germán Berterame)
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Line-ups
New England XI: Gil, Dániel Gazdag, Matt Polster, Matt Turner, Will Sands, Dor Turgeman, Ilay Feingold, Brooklyn Raines, Joshua Wynder, Ethan Kohler, Peyton Miller
Subs: Diego Fagúndez, Andrew Farrell, Mamadou Fofana, Jackson Yueill, Alhassan Yusuf, Griffin Yow, Tanner Beason, Luca Langoni, Donovan Parisian
Inter Miami CF XI: Messi, Casemiro, De Paul, Germán Berterame, Dayne St. Clair, Telasco Segovia, Gonzalo Luján, Micael, Ian Fray, Riquelme Fillipi, Yannick Bright
Subs: Suarez, Reguilon, Maximiliano Falcón, Rocco Ríos Novo, Facundo Mura, Matías Galarza, David Ayala, Santi Morales, Dániel Pintér