Inter Miami: Leo Messi sets a new record

Lionel Messi continues his brilliant showcase across the Atlantic. The Argentine icon once again carried Inter Miami to a crushing victory over Atlanta United (4-0), netting a crucial brace and delivering an assist. Scorer of the first and fourth goals of the match, he also set up the second for Jordi Alba, while Luis Suárez further extended the lead.

Returning early from the international break, which ruled him out of Argentina's friendly against Venezuela, Messi is expected to rejoin the squad to face Puerto Rico on Wednesday. With 26 goals, he now leads the MLS scoring charts outright, surpassing Denis Bouanga. He also notched his ninth two-goal performance of the season, an unprecedented record in league history. With an impressive tally of 44 goal contributions (26 goals, 18 assists), Messi is closing in on Carlos Vela's all-time record (49 in 2019), further cementing his immense impact on North American soccer.

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