Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi produced a Decision Day performance for the ages to claim MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra honors for Matchday 39.

Messi struck for 3g/1a to secure the 2025 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi as the Herons cruised to a 5-2 win at Nashville SC .

The legendary No. 10 became the third Golden Boot winner since 2005 to score at least 29 goals, joining Josef Martínez (31 for Atlanta United in 2018) and Carlos Vela (34 for LAFC in 2019). His 1.03 goals-per-game average is second only to Vela’s 2019 campaign (1.10 goals per game) among Golden Boot winners since 2005.

Twenty-eight of Messi’s 29 goals this season came from open play, the most in a single season in league history by three goals, with his lone penalty-kick go

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