Lionel Messi pulls off sensational ‘bluetooth assist’ with BACKWARDS header in Inter Miami win

Lionel Messi delivered a backwards headed assist and scored the winning goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution. After Daniel Gazdag opened the scoring for New England, Messi assisted German Berterame's 69th-minute equalizer before scoring the winner past goalkeeper Matt Turner. The result moved Miami into second place in the Eastern Conference and secured qualification for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

While some online critics labeled the backwards header a accidental "bluetooth assist," Miami manager Cristian Gonzalez praised Messi after the match, stating he deserved both the MVP award and the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane. Miami survived late drama after an Ian Fray own goal was ruled offside, keeping all three points.