Messi mania: Argentine superstar wins 1st MLS Golden Boot, sets new record

Miami [US], October 19, 2025 (ANI): Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi secured the Golden Boot in the Major League Soccer (MLS), ending the season with 29 goals.

Messi outclassed Nashville SC's Sam Surridge and LAFC's Denis Bouanga, who each scored 24 goals to secure his first MLS Golden Boot, after missing out last year to Christian Benteke by three goals, as per Goal.com.

Messi made history as he became the first Inter Miami player to secure an MLS Golden Boot and the second Argentine player to secure the honours, following Valentin "Taty" Castellanos, who scored 19 goals for New York City FC in 2021.

The superstar footballer's 29-goal haul places him amongst players with the most prolific

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