Lionel Messi scored two more goals on Wednesday night to bring his Major League Soccer-leading total to 24.

His Inter Miami side have now won three in a row following their 4-0 romp at New York City FC. And the Herons still have two games in hand on East leaders Philadelphia and others as they attempt to come from behind to win a second MLS Supporters’ Shield.

Amid that winning streak, both ESPN and the Miami Herald reported last week that Messi and Miami have agreed to terms on a contract extension that will see the world’s greatest living player finish his career in South Florida. While not yet official, that was obviously welcome news at MLS headquarters and in South Florida.

For the rest of us, it’s beginning to feel a little boring.

Messi is still an elite player in global terms

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