Hold onto your seats, soccer fans, because Lionel Messi is rewriting the record books yet again! The Inter Miami superstar has not only taken the lead in the Golden Boot race but has also etched his name into MLS history with yet another jaw-dropping achievement. In a stunning display of skill and precision, Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday, marking his ninth multi-goal game of the season—the most ever recorded in a single MLS campaign. But here's where it gets even more impressive: this feat surpasses the previous record held by legends like Stern John, Mamadou Diallo, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who each managed eight multi-goal games in their respective seasons.
With these two goals, Messi now sits comfortably atop the Golden Boot standings with 26 goals, two ahead of LAFC's Denis Bouanga. And this is the part most people miss: Messi isn’t just chasing individual glory; he’s also closing in on Carlos Vela’s single-season record of 49 goal contributions, currently sitting at 44. Is Messi on track to become the first back-to-back Landon Donovan MLS MVP winner? The numbers certainly suggest so.
Inter Miami, having secured a homefield advantage in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, will wrap up their regular season against Nashville SC next Saturday at 6 pm ET. But before we get there, let’s pause and reflect: Does Messi’s dominance in MLS diminish his legacy, or does it further cement his status as the greatest of all time? Share your thoughts in the comments—this is one debate you won’t want to miss!
