In addition to the ticket to the MLS Cup final, Inter Miami’s 5-1 thrashing of New York City FC brought a new record for Lionel Messi.It is a historic mark in soccer, with which the Argentine continues to consolidate himself as the genius of this sport that was born to reinvent it
Tadeo Allende with a hat-trick, Mateo Silvetti and Telasco Segovia were the scorers in the Eastern Conference final. Messi contributed an assist, enough to frame his name in gold letters in the record of the top assist providers who have played the beautiful game, according to Diario Sport. Not only that, he became number one!
Apart from creating and scoring goals, the Argentine is also a virtuoso at sharing them. He is an expert at putting “half a goal” so that his teammates can send the ball into the net. With his assist against New York City FC, he reached 405 assists, the highest figure in history.That mark could continue to rise. As long as he continues as an active footballer, the chances of increasing his assists are constant. His closest match to increase the quota is the final against Vancouver Whitecaps. In that game he can get a new number that will reaffirm his place on the pedestal of the top passers.
The cup won against New York City FC is not valid for records
The MLS Eastern and Western Conference titles are not considered major trophies, so they do not count at an official level. It is an honor to win them, but they only crown the winner of the league semifinals. It is a symbolic cup to recognize the winner.
Transfermarkt confirms that the MLS Conference title is not valid for official statistical record. The trophy also does not automatically award a place in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Its only distinction lies in the fact that it grants a place in the grand final of the MLS Cup, but nothing more.
In the case of Lionel Messi, the cup obtained against New York City FC is important on a personal level, because it represents a triumph that fosters a greater connection between Inter Miami’s fans and the team.
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