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Lionel Messi Rolls Back the Years to Fire Inter Miami Into MLS Playoffs | News Channel 3-12
Messi reached 37 goal contributions this season as Inter Miami secured a playoff spot with a 4-0 win and extended their winning streak to three games.
- On Wednesday, Lionel Messi scored two goals and provided an assist as Inter Miami beat New York City FC 4-0 at Citi Field to clinch an MLS Cup playoff berth.
- After an even opening period, Inter Miami seized a 43rd-minute lead through Baltazar Rodriguez, set up by Sergio Busquets' through ball, shifting momentum into halftime.
- A chipped finish over Matt Freese, Luis Suárez converted a penalty in the 83rd minute, and Messi added an angled strike in the 86th minute.
- New York City's three-game run ended as Miami sit third in the Eastern Conference with 55 points and two games in hand, keeping Supporters' Shield contention alive.
- Messi's performance pushed him to 37 goal contributions, making him the first player with at least 35 goal contributions in consecutive seasons and leading MLS with 24 goals in 23 matches.
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