Lionel Messi is approaching a hat trick with Inter Miami on the road against the New England Revolution on Wednesday, July 9.
Messi has already scored two goals (27′ and 38′) to fuel a 2-0 lead for Inter Miami, as play resumes in the second game.
Messi has already made MLS history during this match: He became the first player to score multiple goals in four consecutive league matches. He scored two goals in each of his last four matches, including this New England match.
Stay tuned here for live updates from the New England vs. Inter Miami match:
Inter Miami 2, New England 0: Messi scores second goal (38’)
Two goals in 11 minutes for Lionel Messi, who finished a stellar pass from Sergio Busquets with a stellar goal.
Messi has four braces (scored twice) in each of his last four MLS games.
Inter Miami 1, New England 0: Lionel Messi scores goal (27′)
Lionel Messi pounced on a poor clearance by New England, finding the back of the net with a goal in the 27th minute.
How to watch New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami match live stream?
The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
When is the New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami match?
The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Argentina).
Is Messi playing tonight?
Yes, Messi is in the Inter Miami announces its starting lineup.
“In Leo’s case, if Leo is fine and doesn’t have any problems, obviously my idea is always to let him play, because we know that if there’s anyone who knows how to manage himself on the pitch and knows his body, it’s him,” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said a day before the New England match.
New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami betting odds
Here are the betting odds, according to BETMGM.
New England Revolution: +185
Draw: +280
Inter Miami: +115
Over/under: 3.5 goals
Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule in July
July 9: New England vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET
July 12: Inter Miami vs. Nashville, 7:30 p.m. ET
July 16: FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET
July 19: New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET
July 26: Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati, 7 p.m. ET
July 30: Inter Miami vs. Atlas, 7:30 p.m. ET (Leagues Cup)
Will Messi leave MLS? Breaking down rumors surrounding soccer’s GOAT
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are in continued negotiations to keep the Argentine World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in Miami, according to a person familiar with the talks.
The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity due to the ongoing nature of contract negotiations.