Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi makes history with consecutive MLS Golden Boot wins
Reported by BBC Sport ·
A record in MLS
Only five players had won the prize twice before him. That group includes former Charlton Athletic and Southampton striker Bradley Wright-Phillips.
Another milestone in reach
Messi may soon have a chance to make further league history. He is bidding to become the first player to win the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award three times.
Miami fell short of top spot
Inter Miami did not finish first in the MLS Eastern Conference, despite Messi's performances. The team ended the season 17 points behind Nashville. The report refers to Nashville as Surridge's Nashville but does not explain that reference.
Key points
- Messi is the first player to win consecutive MLS Golden Boots.
- He is the sixth player to win the award twice.
- Messi is seeking a third Landon Donovan MLS MVP award.
- Inter Miami finished 17 points behind Nashville in the Eastern Conference.