Inter Miamis struggles at Nu Stadium continued last night with even Lionel Messi failing to provide any inspiration in the 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution.Messi did not manage a goal or an assist for the second successive game as Miami slipped three points behind Eastern Conference leaders Nashville, who beat Charlotte 4-2.Miami are now winless in three games at their new home but unbeaten in nine overall.Carles Gill put New England in front after 56 minutes but the hosts equalised with 14 minutes to go when Matt Turner could only parry Luis Suarezs shot into the path of German Berterame and the Mexico striker fired home.Table of ContentsInter Miami boss Hoyos praises playersMessi leaves centre stage to BerterameInter Miami boss Hoyos praises playersDespite the setback, interim boss Guillermo Hoyos was pleased with his players with the game coming on the back of two away wins at Real Salt Lake and the Colorado Rapids.I want to once again highlight the groups efforts this week, what theyve given and how theyve performed against two intense teams, including one at high altitude, he said. I truly want to congratulate them after seven days of tough competition.Messi struggled to make much of an impact, although he was twice denied by United States goalkeeper Turner with shots from the edge of the penalty area. The Argentina captain also spurned an excellent chance seven minutes before half-time, poking tamely wide when well placed.Messi leaves centre stage to BerterameIt was left to Berterame to take centre stage with his third goal in four games, a run that enhances his claims for a place in Mexicos World Cup squad.Hoyos added: How could Berterame not get called up to the national team? He absolutely has to go. If it were up to me, Id put him on the squad.Hes a player who has scored goals everywhere hes gone. He is a natural goalscorer, an excellent player, and an excellent human being. Topics Inter Miami CF Lionel Messi Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Lionel Messi overshadowed as Luis Surez takes centre stage in Inter Miamis win at Real Salt Lake Jon Fisher 23rd April, 2026 Real Salt Lake v Inter Miami: Line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and MLS prediction Ben Miller 22nd April, 2026 We have the greatest player in history Messi scores twice in Inter Miami win Tom Rostance 19th April, 2026 Colorado Rapids v Inter Miami: Line-ups, stats and preview Mitch Fretton 17th April, 2026 Lionel Messi buys Spanish club located just outside Barcelona Jon Fisher 16th April, 2026 Javier Mascherano quits Inter Miami and leaves Lionel Messi without key ally Jon Fisher 14th April, 2026
