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| Leads Inter Miami to 3-1 Playoff Victory Over Nashville / Photo File (@leomessisite) |
Lionel Messi continued his remarkable run in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, claiming the Golden Boot with a record-breaking 29 goals in 28 regular-season matches. The Argentine legend received the award from MLS Commissioner Don Garber at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, moments before Inter Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville SC.
Messi wasted no time living up to the accolade, scoring a diving header in the 19th minute and sealing the match with a stoppage-time tap-in, guiding Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory in Game 1 of their best-of-three playoff series. Luis Suárez also found the net in the 62nd minute, reinforcing the duo’s devastating partnership that has defined Miami’s success this season.
The win gives Inter Miami a 1-0 lead in the series and reaffirms their status as strong contenders for the MLS Cup. With his latest brace, Messi now boasts an extraordinary career total of 891 goals, continuing to redefine longevity and excellence in football.
Fans and analysts praised Messi’s leadership and consistency, crediting his arrival with transforming Inter Miami into one of MLS’s elite teams both on and off the pitch.
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