Lionel Messi continues to torch Major League Soccer defenses as he chases Inter Miami’s first MLS Cup.

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The Herons are three wins from the lifting the silverware, and an Eastern Conference semifinal date with FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Ohio is on the horizon.

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The David Beckham-owned Miami are among the favorites to win it all in MLS, but they were last year and got dumped out of the playoffs by Atlanta United.

Can this year be different?

What are Lionel Messi’s stats in MLS with Inter Miami?

2023 season

MLS: 6 games, 1 goal, 2 assists

Leagues Cup: 7 games, 10 goals, 1 assist

US Open Cup: 1 game, 2 assists

All competitions: 14 games, 11 goals, 5 assists

2024 season

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