Lionel Messi Breaks Another MLS Record: Inter Miami Superstar Reaches Historic Career Milestone

Lionel Messi again showed the world of football why his trip is one of the most beautiful masterpieces in soccer, as Inter Miami team captain added another breathtaking chapter to Major League Soccer (MLS) after shocking awards and titles.

The Argentine legend provided a hat-trick of assists in Inter Miami’s 4-1 win over the New England Revolution, taking his combined goals and assists total north of 40 forthe2025 MLS season. It's a superhuman stat that sees Messi join some rarefied air — the only other player in recent history to hit that milestone is Carlos Vela, who managed 49 goal involvements in his 2019 season with LAFC.

There are just two games left in the league calendar, and Messi may not reach that total, but his mark on Inter Miami and in MLS is already undeniable. The Rosario native's legacy goes beyond the traditional scale, and it could be argued that he is football's ultimate game-winner at this point in time.

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When Messi signed with Inter Miami, he changed the very identity of the club — taking it from a new arrival with ambition into a true powerhouse in MLS.

Though Miami fell short of the Supporters’ Shield this season — after capturing it in 2024 — they are legitimate threats for hardware as they enter the playoffs. With Messi’s leadership and consistency, Miami remains in the title hunt and has sparked compassion among teammates and fans.

​Messi's 24 goals and 17 assists this season have highlighted his unrivalled pre-eminence in the league this term, and while we're all well familiar with the great man by now - it never gets old.

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Messi’s stay in the United States has, of course, been nothing short of epic. Here’s a look at some of his most notable records and milestone moments in M.L.S.:

✅ The first ever Inter Miami player to be involved in 100 goals, reaching it all in just 80 appearances.

⚽ 66 goals and 🅰️ 35 assists in all competitions for Inter Miami.

🏆 In 2024, Messi set the record for most assists in an MLS game — five against the New York Red Bulls — and also scored once in a 6–2 win.

⭐ Ni ese mismo partido sería para menos, porque Messi también estableció el récord de aportes (seis) en un solo compromiso.

📈 Inter Miami, with Messi at the helm, earned 74 points in the 2024 regular season, a record for total points in M.L.S., and claimed their first Supporters’ Shield.

🥇 Messi was selected as the MLS Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his history-making campaign.