Lionel Messi provided three assists as Inter Miami thrashed Chicago Fire on Saturday.
The Argentine forward played a starring role in the home side’s 4-1 win over their MLS rivals.
Messi set up both of Tadeo Allende’s goals either side of assisting the first strike of Jordi Alba’s brace.
The football icon has now surpassed a century of goal contributions since joining the club in July 2023.
In 80 appearances across all competitions, Messi has 66 goals and 35 assists for a combined 101 goal involvements.
Meanwhile, he has 41 in the league this season alone in just 26 matches.
Messi is only the second player to reach that tally during the regular season in MLS history.
Carlos Vela’s record from the 2019 campaign currently stands at 49, with two matches remaining for Messi to overtake that figure.
Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano hailed his captain after their latest league triumph.
Speaking after the match, he explained: “He gave us the possibility of opening the score and then securing [the result].
“Not only with the pass for Jordi, but when they made it 2-1, and in the next play with an assist that only he can give.
“He keeps showing the ability he has and, more than anything, the ambition and desire to go for more.”
GettyThe Inter Miami captain is only the second player to provide 41 goal contributions in a single MLS season[/caption]What records could Messi still break?
Messi has the chance to create more history this term despite the season coming to a close.
The 38-year-old was previously named MLS MVP during his debut campaign in the USA.
If he repeats the feat this year, he would become the first player to do so in back-to-back seasons.
Meanwhile, it would only be the second time the same player has won the award twice.
Former Kansas City Wizards midfielder Preki won the award in both 1997 and 2003 to hold the distinction Messi could repeat.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract is set to expire at the end of this year.
GettyMessi could make more history if he is named MLS MVP for the second year running[/caption]Although he cannot add another Supporters’ Shield to his trophy cabinet, Inter Miami have qualified for the MLS play-offs.
They sit third in the Eastern Conference with two matches of the regular season.
However, overall leaders Philadelphia Union are ten points clear in the standings.
Mascherano’s side will enter the play-offs in round one, the same stage they were knocked out by Atlanta United in 2024.
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