Lionel Messi traveled with Inter Miami CF to face the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium, with the match scheduled for Wednesday night. Despite initial questions about his participation due to a congested match schedule, his presence with the squad strongly suggests he is expected to play, though possibly not the full 90 minutes. Fans in Foxboro are set to see the global superstar take the pitch, with official lineups to be announced about an hour before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff[1].
Inter Miami enters the match on a high note after a 4-1 victory over Montreal last weekend, propelled by a brace and an assist from Messi, who now has 12 goals this MLS season, tied for third-most in the league. The Herons lead the Eastern Conference in goals scored (40), hold a 9-3-5 record, and are unbeaten in their last four league matches (3-0-1). Conversely, New England has struggled recently, going winless in four (0-3-1) and dropping to 11th place in the East, four points shy of a play-in spot[1].
The head-to-head record currently favors Inter Miami, with five wins to New England’s three, and no draws to date. Miami also won the last two encounters. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring affairs, as over 3.5 goals have been scored in several recent matches for both sides. Miami is averaging three or more goals per match in their last four league games, while the Revolution’s defense, ranked among the top five in the league, will need to be sharp to handle Messi and company[2][3].
Key players to watch include Messi for Miami and Carles Gil for New England, who has 14 goal contributions in his last 15 starts and is closing in on a club record for combined goals and assists. New England’s Tomas Chancalay leads in shots on target per match, while their defense will be tested by a prolific Miami attack[1][2].
For those seeking live coverage, New England Revolution home games, including this marquee matchup, are now available in Spanish on Más Latino radio (99.9 FM, 1300 AM, and online)[5].
References
- [1] It looks like Lionel Messi will play against Revolution at Gillette Stadium – CBS News Boston
- [2] New England Revolution vs Inter Miami CF – FotMob
- [3] Inter Miami vs. New England Revolution prediction, odds: Free picks, best bets from soccer expert for July 9
- [5] New England Revolution partner with Más Latino to broadcast 2025 home games on Spanish radio
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