Messi Shines Against Nashville and Wins the Golden Boot in Major League Soccer
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The Argentine star Lionel Messi achieved a new milestone in his football career, becoming the first player in the history of Inter Miami to win the Golden Boot in Major League Soccer, in his second season with the team.
Hat-trick and Remarkable Performance
Messi led his team to a significant victory with a score of 5-2 against Nashville in the final round of the Major League Soccer before the playoffs. The Argentine star managed to score three goals "hat-trick" and assist a fourth goal, continuing his remarkable performance this season.
Another Historic Achievement
With this achievement, Messi became only the second Argentine player to win the Golden Boot in Major League Soccer after Valentin Castellanos, who won the title with New York City in 2021.
Messi finished the season with 29 goals, topping the league's scoring list, earning the award at the age of 38.
Record Contributions
Messi's brilliance was not limited to scoring alone, as he provided 19 assists this season, bringing his total goal contributions to 48 goals between scoring and assisting, nearing the record set by Mexican Carlos Vela (49 contributions in the 2019 season with Los Angeles FC).
Inter Miami Continues to Advance
Thanks to the brilliance of its captain, Inter Miami raised its points to 65, occupying the second position in the Major League Soccer standings, just one point behind the leading Union team with 66 points, making the team a strong contender for the title in the final rounds.
