J. Mascherano

Inter Miami player ratings vs. New England Revolution: Lionel Messi racks up three assists in 4-1 win, now at 41 goal contributions for the season

Inter Miami conceded five goals in a humbling defeat to the Chicago Fire on Tuesday, putting manager Javier Mascherano’s tactics under scrutiny. But the Herons made sure there wouldn’t be a repeat, allowing just one goal while Lionel Messi proved the catalyst with three assists in a convincing 4-1 win over the struggling New England Revolution on Saturday night.

‘Unfortunate’ – Lionel Messi defended after terrible Panenka penalty in Inter Miami’s MLS defeat to Charlotte

Lionel Messi has been defended by Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano after missing a penalty against Charlotte. Having been handed a golden opportunity to open the scoring in the Herons’ latest MLS fixture, their talismanic skipper saw a woeful Panenka attempt easily kept out by Kristijan Kahlina - who barely had to move in order to make a notable save.