Inter Miami: Leo Messi sets a new record

Inter Miami: Lionel Messi breaks a new record

Inter Miami: Leo Messi sets a new record

Lionel Messi continues to dazzle across the Atlantic. The Argentine icon once again led Inter Miami to a crushing victory over Atlanta United (4-0), notching a decisive brace and providing an assist. Scorer of the first and fourth goals of the match, he also set up the second for Jordi Alba, while Luis Suárez added to the tally.

A VICTORY AT HOME 🤩 pic.twitter.com/fCgOn84ARV

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 12, 2025

Having returned early from the international break, which saw him miss Argentina's friendly against Venezuela, Messi is expected to rejoin the squad to face Puerto Rico on Wednesday. With 26 goals to his name, he now stands alone at the top of the MLS scoring charts, ahead of Denis Bouanga. He also recorded his ninth two-goal performance of the season—a new record in league history. With 44 goal involvements (26 goals, 18 assists), Messi is closing in on Carlos Vela's all-time record (49 in 2019), further underlining his massive impact on North American football.