Lionel Messi continues to make history in the United States. With a brace for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew in MLS, he has become the club’s all-time leading scorer.
Messi’s first goal came after a defensive error from the opponent, which the Argentine capitalized on by lofting the ball from outside the box over the goalkeeper, who couldn’t deflect it, allowing it to find the back of the net.
The third goal was reminiscent of the Pep Guardiola-era Barcelona, with Sergio Busquets setting up the Inter Miami captain, who sprinted towards the goal and once again chipped the ball over the goalkeeper, effectively sealing the match early.
This marks the 159th brace of the Argentine’s career and the eigth with The Herons, following his goal-scoring performance in Inter Miami’s previous match against Montreal CF.
Messi’s season
So far this season, Messi has scored 15 goals and provided four assists in 21 matches, reaffirming his role as the team’s driving force. Additionally, the Argentine superstar became the first player in Inter Miami history to record 50 goal contributions in a calendar year. Over the past 12 months, Messi has tallied 29 goals and 21 assists, setting an unprecedented benchmark for the club.