Lionel Messi again demonstrated why he’s among the all-time greats to have ever played the sport, breaking several records as Inter Miami routed Nashville 5-2 on Sunday. The Argentine genius came up with a jaw-dropping hattrick his 60th in pro football to finish off the regular MLS season in style. The Inter Miami captain clinched the 2025 MLS Golden Boot after he registered a stunning hattrick.

Messen’s most recent masterclass was completed with 29 goals and 16 assists in 27 games, the highest ever statistics in a single MLS season. Messi, 37, scored the opener in the 36th minute before Nashville responded with two goals courtesy of Sam Sturridge and Jacob Schaffelburg to lead 2-1 at halftime.

Undeterred, Messi led Inter Miami’s comeback charge, equalizing from the penalty spot in the 6

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