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Messi scores twice for Inter Miami, reminding everyone who is still the king of football
Sep 25 2025 09:38 · By RYAN MITCHELL · 20 Reads
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A t Citi Field , with everything at stake, Lionel Messi appeared as only he knows how to do, being decisive. First he assisted with a fantasy pass to Baltasar Rodriguez to open the scoring before the break. Then, in the second half, he scored a personal brace, a subtle touch after a pass from Sergio Busquets and an individual play that sealed the 4-0 win over New York City FC.
With this victory, Inter Miami secured their place in the 2025 MLS playoffs and moved up to third place in the Eastern Conference with 55 points , still with two games to play. Messi , meanwhile, reached 24 goals for the season, cementing his position as the tournament's top scorer and making it clear that his influence on the league continues to grow game by game.
Brace, assist and records: Messi continues to make history in MLS
Beyond the result, Messi's night in New York was a soccer masterclass. With his two goals, he reached 844 goals in his career, plus 392 assists, figures that consolidate him as one of the greatest players of all time. In addition, he became the first player in MLS history to record at least 35 goal contributions in consecutive seasons.
His impact transcends statistics. In a team where names such as Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also shine, it is Messi who makes the difference when he is most needed. In this final stretch of the regular season, his performance not only pushes Inter Miami toward the postseason, but also makes him the frontrunner for the 2025 MVP award.
Inter Miami dreams of MLS Cup guided by Lionel Messi
Qualification for the playoffs marks a new chapter in Inter Miami's history, as they have advanced to the final phase in consecutive seasons for the first time. The sporting project led by Javier Mascherano is beginning to show concrete results, but everything revolves around its star player: Lionel Messi.
With the Argentine in unstoppable form, the South Florida club not only wants to compete, but to conquer its first MLS. If Lionel Messi has shown anything throughout his career, it is that when the brightest lights are on, he responds. The playoffs are approaching and the No. 10 is ready to be the protagonist once again.