{
  "id": 15336157,
  "title": "Lionel Messi makes MLS history in latest Inter Miami masterpiece",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/lionel-messi-makes-mls-history-in-latest-inter-miami-masterpiece",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T02:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lionel-messi-makes-mls-history-023600368.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi achieved a historic milestone in Major League Soccer on Matchday 31, as Inter Miami CF secured a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Argentine superstar scored two stunning goals and provided an assist, bringing his season total to 23 goals and 15 assists, making him the first player in MLS history to achieve this feat across three consecutive seasons. Inter Miami coach Cristian Kily González marveled at Messi's performance, stating that the player's happiness is reflected in his play and that he continues to amaze everyone around him. Messi's brilliance elevated Inter Miami's playoff hopes, currently placing them second in the Eastern Conference with 55 points. The team, which recently clinched a playoff spot, aims to become the first back-to-back MLS Cup winners since the LA Galaxy in 2011-12.",
  "summary": "By Jaime UribarriTo watch Lionel Messi with Inter Miami CF is to watch history unfold in real time.Case in point: Matchday 31’s Walmart Saturday Showdown.Messi scored a pair of highlight-reel goals ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1 to extend winning streak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/messi-scores-twice-as-inter-miami-beat-atlanta-united-3-1-to-extend",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:49:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}