Following a rocky period marked by defeats to the Seattle Sounders in the 2025 Leagues Cup and Charlotte FC, Inter Miami found renewed vigor. Thanks to Lionel Messi‘s brilliance, the team staged a striking turnaround, claiming victory in its last two encounters. In the latest triumph over DC United, the Argentine icon scored twice, setting a new MLS record and rejuvenating Miami’s competitive edge.
With the recent brace against DC United, Lionel Messi reached 71 goal contributions—goals and assists—in just 47 MLS games, setting a new record as the fastest player to achieve this milestone, as per ESPN. He surpasses Carlos Vela’s prior record of hitting the mark in 55 games and leaves Sebastian Giovinco in third, who did it in 61 games. Rounding out the top six are Chucho Hernandez, Josef M