Argentine Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi won the MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive season, finishing with 26 goals and becoming the first player to achieve this feat in the league's history. The award came despite his team drawing 3-3 with Charlotte in the final matchday, which took place on Sunday morning.
Messi and Inter Miami's Performance
Messi did not score in the final match but assisted two goals for his team from corner kicks, helping Inter Miami secure home advantage in the playoffs. The team took a 3-0 lead in the first half through Ian Harkes, Luis Suárez, and Rodrigo De Paul, before Charlotte equalized through Leilich Abadía and Rudolfo Alocó.
League Standings and Other Teams
Croatian striker Petar Musa from Dallas finished second with 22 goals. Meanwhile, Nashville won the Eastern Conference and topped the overall standings with 77 points, breaking the previous record of 74 points set by Inter Miami in 2024. Inter Miami finished the season in second place with 60 points, ahead of New England, which ended with 58 points.
Playoffs
Inter Miami will face Columbus in the opening round of the playoffs, while New England will play Philadelphia, and Charlotte will meet Chicago. Nashville awaits the winner of the playoff match between Orlando and Cincinnati to determine their opponent in the next stage.
Source: Arriyadiyah newspaper
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