Lionel Messi put in another magical performance for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew, with the Argentine GOAT posting an MLS first in the process.
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All-time great bagged two goals & a couple of assistsFirst time he has achieved that feat since October 2022Herons have found form ahead of FIFA Club World CupFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner moved to the United States in the summer of 2023. It took him a matter of weeks to deliver a historic Leagues Cup triumph for the Herons, as he made an immediate impact in South Florida.
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The 2024 campaign delivered a record-breaking Supporters’ Shield triumph, while also claiming MVP honours. Messi’s game time was carefully managed at the start of 2025, but he is now firing on all cylinders once more.
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Messi has bagged a brace in his last two appearances for Inter Miami, with his latest coming in a 5-1 mauling of the Columbus Crew. He also posted a couple of assists in that contest.
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Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star Messi has recorded multiple goals and multiple assists in a single match for the 13th time in his remarkable career. He last achieved that feat in October 2022, at PSG, meaning that he has registered another first since deciding to chase the American dream.