Lionel Messi has no shortage of motivation in 2025. His Inter Miami CF won the Supporters' Shield last season, setting an MLS single-season record for points in the process, before being humbly knocked out of the playoffs in Round 1. This year, his second full campaign in the league, marks an opportunity for redemption.

While the Argentina captain is in MLS, ESPN is breaking down his performances for Miami game by game, providing stats and info every time he slips on a Herons jersey.

Messi's 2025 tally:

Games played: 46

Goals: 42

Assists: 22

Nov. 8: Inter Miami 4-0 Nashville SC

Messi scored a pair of first-half goals and added one assist to help Inter Miami through in the decisive Game 3 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

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