Lionel Messi added yet another Major League Soccer milestone to his illustrious résumé in Inter Miami’s 4–0 victory over NYCFC.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner bagged a brace and an assist in Wednesday night’s rout, bringing his total goal involvements to 37 in 2025. Messi is now the first player in MLS history to record 35 or more goal contributions in back-to-back seasons.
Although last season ended in heartbreak for Inter Miami, the Argentine still produced a campaign that won him the 2024 MLS MVP award. Messi registered 36 goal contributions despite missing significant time due to injury and Copa América 2024.
The Herons’ captain has already surpassed his MVP-haul this season, though, at age 38. Messi has 24 goals and 13 assists to his name with five games left to play before he leads Inter Miami in the MLS Cup playoffs.






