Tyler Longview, TX, November 9, 2026 — Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been awarded the MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive season. The accolade recognizes his achievement as the league’s top scorer for the current campaign.

Messi netted a total of 26 goals throughout the season, placing him ahead of other competitors in Major League Soccer. This marks his second time winning the league’s top scoring award in as many seasons. The Argentinian star joined Inter Miami in July 2023. The specific details regarding his performance in any prior MLS seasons before the current one, and how this aligns with the ‘second consecutive’ claim, are not detailed in the provided information beyond the summary’s statement. However, the award itself confirms his status as the leading goal scorer for the most recent MLS season.

The MLS Golden Boot is an annual award presented to the player who scores the most goals during the MLS regular season. Messi’s consistent performance and high goal tally underscore his significant impact on the league since his arrival. The details regarding the final standings for other top scorers or the specific timeline of when the award was officially confirmed were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by The Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.

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