
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to a 4–0 win over New York City FC on Wednesday night, sealing the Herons’ spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs while also taking the 38-year-old top of the Golden Boot standings.
Batlasar Rodriguez opened the scoring just ahead of halftime, before the former FC Barcelona duo of Luis Suárez and Messi netted in the second half to seal the three points.