As expected, it's 'GOAT'.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) once again crossed himself. Messi started in the 21st round of the 2025 U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) against Nashville SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the 13th (Korea time) and scored multiple goals while playing full time.
Messi scored a great free kick near the opponent's penalty arc in the 17th minute of the first half. It was his 69th career free kick. In the 17th minute of the second half, he exploded the winning goal. He finished without missing the opponent's goalkeeper's mistake and led the team to a 2-1 victory.
On the same day, Messi set a new record of multi-goal in five consecutive games. Messi has scored multiple goals since the match against Montreal on May 29. Messi, who also scored multiple goals in the match against Columbus, later played in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Messi, who led Inter Miami to the round of 16 and set the record of advancing to the tournament of the previous career tournament, immediately returned to the league. On the 6th, he scored multiple goals again in the match against Montreal.
Messi scored multiple goals again in a game against New England at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on the 10th. He became the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in four consecutive games. The second goal made history. The second goal made history. According to the British Tribune, Messi's second goal on the day was his 100th career field goal from outside the box. The Tribune reported that `Messi became the first player to achieve this feat.' Messi, who exerts tremendous influence inside and outside the box, scored numerous mid-range goals with his unique sophisticated left-footed kick. He scored 86 goals for the club and 14 goals for the national team. The total is 168 goals including free kicks.
For reference, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi's eternal rival, scored 70 goals with a mid-range shot. If he added a free kick, he made 133 goals from outside the box.
Messi made history again with multiple goals on the day. He exceeded his own record. Messi scored 16 goals in 16 MLS games this season, tying for first in scoring. Messi, who has scored six consecutive goals, is one game away from the MLS record of consecutive goals. This record was also set by Messi last year.
Inter Miami, which had six unbeaten games, including five consecutive wins, ranked fifth in the league with 85 points (11 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses). Inter Miami is also capable of taking the lead as it has played three less games due to the Club World Cup.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
