Tras sorprender al Inter Miami con un gol en el primer minuto, el New England Revolution cayó 4 - 1 el sábado en la noche en el Gillette Stadium.
El Revolution empezó con gran energía y en el minuto 1', el argentino Tomás Chancalay hizo lo imposible y puso al equipo adelante, sin embargo la ventaja fue acortada por quien todos esperaban ver el sábado, Lionel Messi.
El astro del fútbol anotó en los minutos 32 y 68, y asistió en el gol de Luis Suárez 89'. Por su parte, Benjamin Cremaschi hizo el tercer gol en el minuto 83'.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Inter Miami starting XI pose for a photo prior to the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Drake Callender #1 and Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami walk through the tunnel before the start of the second half in the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami makes a move on Henry Kessler #4 of New England Revolution during the second half at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Ryan Spaulding #34 of New England Revolution controls the ball while defended by Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami during the second half at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Luis Suárez #9 and Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami celebrate the goal of Benjamin Cremaschi #30 during the second half in the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami celebrates a goal with teammates during the second half in the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami controls the ball during the second half in the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – APRIL 27: Benjamin Cremaschi #30 of Inter Miami CF celebrates his goal with a teammate during a game between Inter Miami CF and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami celebrates his goal with Lionel Messi #10 during the second half in the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – APRIL 27: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF passes the ball as Dylan Borrero #11 of New England Revolution defends during a game between Inter Miami CF and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
FOXBOROUGH, MA – APRIL 27: Dylan Borrero #11 of the New England Revolution passes the ball during a game between Inter Miami CF and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
FOXBOROUGH, MA – APRIL 27: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF passes the ball as Dylan Borrero #11 of New England Revolution defends during a game between Inter Miami CF and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 27: Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami celebrates a goal with teammates during the second half in the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Messi estableció un récord en la MLS, convirtiéndose en el primer jugador en la historia de la liga en registrar múltiples contribuciones de goles en cinco partidos consecutivos.
El Gillette Stadium en Foxborough, Massachusetts se vio abarrotado de gente, mientras se había anunciado que se esperaba un lleno total.
El Inter Miami había confirmado la llegada de Messi a Boston el viernes en la noche en una publicación en la red social X (conocido anteriormente como Twitter).
El viernes el Tata Martino confirmó que Messi vendría a Massachusetts, así como todos los jugadores que están activos.
El Departamento de Policía de Foxborough había advertido más temprano que se esperaba fuerte congestión en el tráfico e instó a los asistentes al partido a llegar antes de las 5 p.m.
Durante toda esta semana, fanáticos hispanos en Boston han expresado su admiración y emoción por ver al astro argentino.
“Leo es lo único, Leo es el mejor, Leo es el mejor diez del mundo” dice Daniel Mesa, residente de East Boston, fanático de Messi.
"Yo a Messi lo tengo como si fuera un profeta que Dios mandó a la tierra a jugar", dice Víctor Ortega, entrenador de fútbol en East Boston quien da clases a niños y su amor por el fútbol lo llevó a montar una tienda junto a su esposa.
Para el capitán de los Revs Carles Gil, el enfoque está en Sergio Busquets y la batalla en el medio campo.
