Inter Miami star and Argentine legend Lionel Messi has put his stamp on yet another night in MLS on a record-breaking night in south Florida.

After a superb international break for La Albiceleste, Miami boss Tata Martino felt it prudent to leave Messi out of tonight’s starting XI at home against New England Revolution, but Messi would still have his say.

The diminutive attacking icon had an immediate impact after being introduced in the second half, helping Miami take a 3-2 lead after going down two-nil in the first.

He then took the match by the scruff of the net and hit a two-minute brace to leave the match beyond doubt, completing his hat trick in the dying embers of the match.

Messi now sits on 20 goals for the season, level with friend and colleague Luis Suárez in what could very well be an MVP season.

No start? No problem.

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