Messi sets MLS assists record as Inter Miami trounce NY Red Bulls

WASHINGTON, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi set a new Major League Soccer record of five assists in a single match as leaders Inter Miami romped to a 6-1 home win over New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Luis Suarez's hat-trick was relegated to a support act as Messi, who also scored a goal, continued his outstanding run of form for the Florida outfit.

New York went ahead on the half hour at Chase stadium thro