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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi earns MLS Player of the Matchday award after scoring brace in 5-1 drubbing of Columbus Crew

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Al Ahly SC

Inter Miami CF

Lionel Messi was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday following his exceptional performance in Inter Miami's dominant 5-1 victory over Columbus Crew.The 37-year-old Argentine scored twice in the match, becoming Inter Miami's all-time leading MLS goal scorer in the process. Messi's brilliance was on full display as he orchestrated Miami's attack, including providing a quick free kick assist to Tadeo Allende for the opening goal.

WHAT HAPPENED

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2G, 3A, and another Player of the Matchday in the bag. 😮‍💨 <a href="https://t.co/knB1nL7wbs">pic.twitter.com/knB1nL7wbs</a>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1929627881963245788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT MLS POSTED

Since joining MLS midway through the 2023 season, Messi has transformed both Inter Miami and the league's global profile. His eight Player of the Matchday awards - six in 2024 and now two in 2025 - placing him among the most decorated players in MLS history.Messi joins Carlos Vela and Josef Martínez as the only players to win Player of the Matchday six times in their first full MLS season.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Lionel Messi will depart to represent Argentina in World Cup qualifiers against Chile on June 5 and Colombia on June 10. Inter Miami will prepare for their first games in the Club World Cup as they face Al Ahly on June 14.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi earns MLS Player of the Matchday award after scoring brace in 5-1 drubbing of Columbus Crew | Goal.com

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