⚽ NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami: Messi Magic in Jersey Showdown!
Guess what? Over the weekend, something huge happened at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The New York Red Bulls—our team—played against Inter Miami. And you’ll never believe what happened: Lionel Messi was on fire, scoring twice and assisting twice. The match ended 5–1 in Miami's favor. Let me tell you how it went down—and why it was a total spectacle!
🎟 Game Day Vibes
It started off super exciting—Red Bulls fans filled the stadium wearing their colors, chanting loud, hoping for a home win. Across the field, lots of Miami fans showed up too, waving their scarves and singing “Messi! Messi!” before the game even began. Friends of mine were holding signs saying “Red Bulls forever!”—super brave!
🥅 First Half: Red Bulls Roar... Then Messi Strikes
🔴 Early Goals
At around 15 minutes, the Red Bulls got a goal! A corner kick whipped in by Emil Forsberg, and Alexander Hack headed it home. Everyone jumped up yelling—1–0 for the Bulls! 🐂 But that excitement didn't last long.
🌟 Miami Takes Over
By 24 minutes, Inter Miami had already flipped the score. That's when Messi assisted Jordi Alba for the equalizer—slick pass, finished with power!
Then at 27 minutes, Messi set up Telasco Segovia to take the lead. That's two assists in just three minutes. One moment Red Bulls fans were cheering, the next they were gasping. ⚡
⏱ Stoppage-Time Strike
As everyone thought the half might end at 2–1, Segovia scored again during stoppage time. That made it 3–1 going into the break.
So halftime felt confusing. We cheered the first goal hard—then Miami just took control.
🌠 Second Half: Messi’s Double Brilliance
🕐 60th Minute—First Messi Goal
Just after the hour mark, Messi got on the scoresheet. He sprinted down the field, got past one defender, and poked the ball past the goalkeeper into an almost empty net. Stadium erupted—Miami fans were cheering wildly!
🎯 75th Minute—Messi’s Second
Then Messi got his second goal in the 75th minute, after Luis Suárez’s cross. Messi chest-controlled the ball, turned, and curled it in with his left foot. Perfection. He celebrated like only Messi can, and everyone lost it. 🎉
At that point, it was 5–1, and the stadium was buzzing like never before.
🌈 Why This Match Was Legendary
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Messi dominance – 2 goals, 2 assists in one match is wild.
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Record run – It was Messi’s sixth multi-goal game in seven matches—incredible form! OurSports Central+9ESPN.com+9New York Post+9ESPN.comNew York PostCBS News
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Powerful comeback – From 1–0 down to 5–1 in just over an hour—epic! ESPN.com
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Huge MLS moment – Messi joined the elite club of players with 35 goals and 25 assists over two years in MLS. intermiamicf+1CBS News+1
🔍 Key Players
⚡ Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
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2 goals, 2 assists
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Sixth multi-goal game in seven matches
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Stole the show and built MLS history YouTube+15ESPN.com+15CBS News+15CBS News+1ABC7 New York+1YouTube+15intermiamicf+15The Scottish Sun+15
🧠 Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami)
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Scored twice (27th, stoppage time)
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Incredible teamwork with Messi YouTube
🎯 Jordi Alba (Inter Miami)
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Scored the equalizer at 24’
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Messi’s perfect pass made it happen intermiamicf
🔴 Alexander Hack (Red Bulls)
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His early goal gave New York the lead—what a moment! mlssoccer+15ESPN.com+15YouTube+15
⚙ How the Game Flowed
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Red Bulls started strong, keeping Miami on their back foot.
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Messi, Alba, and Segovia crushed that pressure with quick combination plays.
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Second half belonged to Messi—two goals sealed the deal.
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Red Bulls just couldn’t stop him—and momentum swung fully to Miami after halftime.
🗯 Coaches’ Words
Javier Mascherano (Miami coach):
“We had five games in two weeks, and travel is tough, but Messi’s performance shows how great he is. We’ll rest players now and keep pushing.” Diario AS+15ESPN.com+15ABC7 New York+15CBS News+2intermiamicf+2ESPN.com+2ESPN.com
That shows how serious they are—even superstars need rest!
📊 What It Means
| Team | Standings | Notes |
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| Inter Miami | 12–4–5, 41 pts (5th East) | Strong form, Messi leading the charge CBS News+4ESPN.com+4ABC7 New York+4 |
| New York Red Bulls | 9–9–6, 33 pts (8th East) | Missed chance at home, struggling vs Miami ESPN.com |
Miami’s surge means they’re climbing the East standings fast, while the Red Bulls need to regroup and find their form.
😎 What Young Fans Can Learn
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Momentum swings everything – One quick combo can change a game.
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Teamwork wins matches – Messi, Alba, and Segovia showed brilliant chemistry.
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Keep trying – Red Bulls didn’t give up, even down 3–1.
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Legends perform under pressure – Messi delivered after falling behind early.
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MLS is getting awesome – Seeing Messi, Suárez, Busquets, Alba—it's the Big Leagues now!
🎥 Watch the Highlights
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Full Highlights on MLS YouTube
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Messi's goals and Segovia’s brace in ESPN FC highlight
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Miami’s recap on their site with visuals of each goal ABC7 New YorkDiario AS+1en.wikipedia.org+1OneFootball+3YouTube+3YouTube+3
🧭 What’s Next?
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Miami will use this victory to recharge with a long-rest week.
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Red Bulls regroup to fix defense and rediscover form.
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Messi’s brace continues his record-breaking run—fun to watch every game now!
🙌 Final Thoughts
This match was way more than a 5–1. It was a reminder of how one player can lift a whole team—Messi’s magical passes, Segovia’s goals—and how pressure can turn into performance.
If you play soccer or watch it, remember: teamwork, resilience, and big moments make the game unforgettable.
Next time—watch those highlights, cheer like crazy, and maybe even grab a soccer ball and practice that Messi-style dribble yourself. Game on! ⚽️✨
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