New England, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami
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Lionel Messi scored two first-half goals Wednesday at Gillette Stadium to lead Inter Miami to a 2-1 win against the New England Revolution and set a new Major League Soccer record with his fourth-straight league match with at least two goals.
Despite a jam-packed schedule, Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba did not take a rest.
Inter Miami has been in talks this week to acquire Atletico Madrid midfielder and Messi’s Argentine World Cup-winning teammate Rodrigo De Paul during this summer’s transfer window, according to multiple reports.
MLS insider Tom Bogert responded to the De Paul news by confirming that the "only way" for the Herons to bring in the Argentinian midfielder is to free up a designated player (DP) spot, given De Paul's expected salary.