Messi becomes first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards
The Argentinian scored 26 goals in regular season, topping the charts and leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami has made history by becoming the first player to win the MLS Golden Boot in consecutive seasons, according to the league. The Argentine forward scored an impressive 26 goals across 31 matches during the regular season. FC Dallas's Petar Musa followed with 22 goals, while Nashville SC's Sam Surridge recorded 21.
Messi had previously scored 29 goals in the previous season, making him the second player in MLS history to achieve this feat. The 39-year-old Argentine retired from international football earlier this year after a 21-year career but has extended his contract with Inter Miami until 2028. The MLS Cup Playoffs are set to begin on November 19, with Inter Miami finishing the regular season in second place in the Eastern Conference.
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