⚽ MLS Historic Streaks; Records - An Examination of Messi's Accomplishments

1. Five Consecutive Multi-Goal Matches 

Messi became the inaugural player in MLS history to net two goals in five successive regular-season matches, extending a similar record he established with four consecutive games. 

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This streak encompassed braces against Montreal, Columbus, New England, and Nashville SC. 

2. MLS Season Statistics (as of mid-July 2025) 

14 goals and 7 assists in merely 15 MLS matches—only trailing the Golden Boot leaderboard by a slim margin. 

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Acknowledged as MLS Player of the Month for May, contributing 7 goals and 4 assists over seven matches. 

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3. Club All-Time Records with Inter Miami 

Fastest player to attain 40 goal contributions (goals + assists) in MLS history—accomplished in just 26 matches. 

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All-time leading goal contributor (54 goals + 25 assists across competitions) surpassing Gonzalo Higuaín. 

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4. Pursuing the Season Goals Record 

On track to challenge Carlos Vela’s single-season record of 34 goals in MLS. Messi needs to sustain a ~1.2 goals-per-game rate over the remaining fixtures, a target others deem realistic. 

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🏆 International & Club World Cup Milestones 

5. Club World Cup Achievements (2025) 

Messi scored his 50th goal for Inter Miami via free kick in the tournament—it also elevated him to third on the all-time list for free-kick goals. 

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Became the second-oldest goal scorer in Club World Cup history at 37 years, 360 days. 

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Surpassed Marta’s record as the FIFA competition's all-time top scorer with 25 official goals, exceeding her previous record of 24. 

📊 2025 Season Summary 

Here’s a snapshot of Messi’s 2025 campaign (across all competitions, as of mid-July): 

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MLS Regular Season 16 ? All-time leading 2025 regular-season goals: 16 from 16 matches. 

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Total Inter Miami (All-Comps) 22 8 Based on 27 appearances: 22 goals, 8 assists. 

🔮 What’s Next? 

- MLS Golden Boot and MVP contention: Despite a sluggish start, Messi is firmly in the race for his second consecutive MLS MVP and a potential league Golden Boot given his goal rate. 

- Records within reach: 

Most goals in an MLS season (Vela’s 34). 

Most assists in an MLS season (Valderrama’s 26 assists record). 

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Highest goal contributions in a match and additional media accolades surely follow. 

- Club World Cup pursuit: Further scoring would position Messi as the all-time leading scorer and assist provider in the tournament, as he approaches Cristiano Ronaldo’s records.