Messi's Last Massachusetts Game Is Sunday
Inter Miami hosts the New England Revolution in a pivotal East Conference matchup at Gillette Stadium this Sunday.
By Riya Zhao ·
The New England Revolution will host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. This contest marks the Revolution's final home match of the regular season before the MLS playoffs begin.
The game carries added weight for Messi, who recently concluded his international career with Argentina. His appearance in Massachusetts may be his last in the state, following his departure from the national team.
Inter Miami enters the match as the second-ranked team in the Eastern Conference with 55 points. The Revolution sits in third place with 52 points. Both clubs secured their playoff berths, with New England returning to the postseason for the first time since 2023.
Standings could shift before kickoff. The Revolution plays the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Miami previously beat New England 4-1 in April 2024, a match that drew a club-record crowd of 65,612 fans. The two teams split points in their first meeting this season, drawing 1-1 in Miami in April.
Messi, 39, played his final match for Argentina against Benin on Oct. 6 in Buenos Aires. He announced his retirement from international soccer on Aug. 31. In MLS play this season, he has recorded 25 goals and 14 assists in 27 appearances. His contract with Inter Miami runs through the 2028 season.
The Miami squad also includes compatriot Rodrigo de Paul and Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. Casemiro will visit Foxborough for the first time since joining Major League Soccer. Coaches will finalize lineups closer to match time. Fans can purchase tickets at revolutionsoccer.net/tickets or by calling 1-877-GET-REVS. A special train service is available for those traveling from Boston to avoid traffic, with limited capacity requiring advance booking.
