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  "title": "Messi makes history with MLS Golden Boot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/messi-makes-history-with-mls-golden-boot-18949278",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-11-08T14:01:07.000Z",
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  "account": "Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has etched his name in MLS history by claiming the Golden Boot award for an unprecedented second consecutive season. The celebrated eight-time Ballon d'Or winner netted an impressive 26 goals in 31 matches, outperforming both FC Dallas's Peter Musa and Nashville's Sam Surridge by a significant margin. This feat makes Messi only the sixth player to achieve the milestone twice, joining the ranks that include Bradley Wright-Phillips. Beyond his goal-scoring prowess, the 39-year-old also contributed 17 assists, securing the league's top tally in his second consecutive season. As a World Cup winner, Messi could potentially etch another historic achievement by becoming the first three-time Landon Donovan MLS MVP winner. Although Miami faced a disappointing finish to their season, trailing Nashville by 17 points in the Eastern Conference, the team will face Columbus Crew in a best-of-three series as they venture into the MLS Cup play-offs, which commence later this month.",
  "summary": "Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has become the first player in MLS history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner scored 26 goals in 31 appearances, four clear of FC Dallas striker Peter Musa and five more than Nashville’s English forward Sam Surridge. Messi becomes only the sixth player […]",
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        "title": "Messi makes history with MLS Golden Boot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/messi-makes-history-with-mls-golden-boot",
        "published": "2026-11-08T07:23:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Lionel Messi makes MLS history with back-to-back Golden Boot wins despite Decision Day blank",
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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."
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