Inter Miami vs New England: Date and Time
- Match: New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF
- Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Final Score: New England Revolution 1, Inter Miami CF 2
Messi's Masterclass Leads Inter Miami to Victory Over New England
Lionel Messi once again demonstrated his brilliance, scoring two first-half goals to lead Inter Miami CF to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution in a thrilling MLS encounter. The match, played in front of 43,293 fans at Gillette Stadium, saw Messi add another record to his incredible career achievements.
The highly anticipated Inter Miami vs New England match took place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The win extended Inter Miami's unbeaten streak to five games in the MLS regular season and marked their fourth consecutive win.
Match Recap: How the Game Unfolded
The Inter Miami vs New England blog post content was dominated by the Argentine superstar's performance, particularly in the first half.
A Tale of Two Halves
Inter Miami seized control of the game early, thanks to their captain.
- 27th Minute: Messi capitalized on a defensive error from the New England backline, intercepting a misplaced header and calmly slotting the ball into the net to open the scoring.
- 38th Minute: Just over ten minutes later, Messi doubled the lead. He received a perfectly weighted through ball from his long-time teammate Sergio Busquets and fired a left-footed shot into the bottom corner for his second goal of the night.
The New England Revolution fought back in the second half and created several chances. Their persistence paid off in the 80th minute when Spanish playmaker Carles Gil scored with a powerful strike from a distance to cut the deficit in half. However, it was too little, too late as Miami's defense held firm to secure all three points.
Messi Sets a New MLS Record
With his two goals, Lionel Messi became the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in four consecutive regular-season matches. This historic streak began before Inter Miami's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup and has continued upon their return to league play.