Get ready for a thrilling tale of soccer supremacy! The GOAT, Lionel Messi, is at it again, and this time, he's leaving his mark on the MLS.
In a breathtaking display of skill and precision, Messi, the Inter Miami legend, has taken the lead in the Golden Boot race, adding yet another record to his already impressive resume. But here's where it gets controversial...
On Saturday, Messi struck twice, securing a brace in Inter Miami CF's dominant 4-0 victory over Atlanta United. With this performance, he not only secured his ninth multi-goal game of the season but also etched his name in MLS history as the player with the most multi-goal games in a single season, surpassing previous records held by Stern John, Mamadou Diallo, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Messi's goalscoring prowess has him sitting pretty with 26 goals for the season, two more than LAFC's Denis Bouanga. And this is the part most people miss: Messi is on track to become the first back-to-back winner of the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award, a testament to his consistent excellence.
With 44 goal contributions this season, Messi is just five shy of breaking LAFC's Carlos Vela's single-season record set in 2019. The Herons, with homefield advantage secured for the first round of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, will aim to finish the regular season on a high note against Nashville SC next Saturday.
So, is Messi's dominance a sign of his legendary status, or does it spark a debate about the level of competition in the MLS? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's discuss!
