Messi tops MLS goal rankings

Lionel Messi scored twice and provided one assist, leading Inter Miami to a commanding 4-0 victory over New York, a result that secures the Florida team’s qualification for the MLS playoffs.

With these two goals, “La Pulga” rose to the top of the North American league’s scoring chart with 24 goals in 23 appearances, followed by Los Angeles forward Denis Bouanga with 22 goals, CE Report quotes ANA-MPA.

Uruguayan Luis Suárez, who returned after serving a suspension, scored from a penalty, while another Argentine, Baltazar Rodríguez, opened the scoring.

Inter Miami is currently in third place in the Eastern Conference, five points behind leaders Philadelphia, with two regular-season games remaining.

As for Messi, who will play in the MLS playoffs for the second time, he has recorded at least one goal and one assist in three consecutive matches, strengthening his candidacy for the 2025 MVP award.