Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi enters the field before an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
\n\nLionel Messi achieved a unique feat, becoming the first player in the world to win back-to-back Golden Boot in Major League Soccer (MLS). Messi had a stellar season for Inter Miami, scoring 26 goals that helped him bag the prestigious award. The veteran finished four goals ahead of FC Dallas forward Petar Musa, who scored 22 goals. Vancouver Whitecaps FC's Brian White took third place in the tally with 20 goals to his name. The record meant that Messi became only the sixth player in MLS history to win multiple Golden Boot.
\n\nMessi missed a few games for Inter Miami this season and featured only in 31 regular season matches, but he still went on to top the goal charts. Messi also had 17 assists, which took his total goal contributions to 43, the third-highest tally recorded in a single MLS season.
\n\nThe 39-year-old also led the league in goals per game at 0.87 and also occupied the top spot for multi-goal performance with six.
\n\nMeanwhile, only one of Messi's goals…
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