Lionel Messi Wins Golden Boot in Major League Soccer with Hat-Trick Against Nashville

Lionel Messi has made history by becoming the first player in Inter Miami's history to win the Golden Boot in Major League Soccer (MLS) during his second season with the team.

Hat-Trick Highlights

In a decisive match against Nashville, Messi scored three goals, completing a hat-trick, and assisted on another, leading Inter Miami to a 5-2 victory as the regular season concluded before the playoffs.

Significant Achievement

This accolade makes Messi only the second Argentine to win the MLS Golden Boot, following Valentin Castellanos, who earned the title with New York City in 2021. Messi concluded the season with 29 goals, securing the top spot in the league's scoring chart at the age of 38.

Impressive Contributions

Beyond his scoring prowess, Messi also provided 19 assists this season, totaling 48 goal contributions when combining goals and assists, just shy of the record of 49 set by Carlos Vela in the 2019 season with Los Angeles FC.

Inter Miami's Strong Position

Thanks to Messi's outstanding performance, Inter Miami has accumulated 65 points, placing them second in the MLS standings, just one point behind the leading Union team, which has 66 points, positioning them as strong contenders for the title in the playoffs.