Messi Makes History: Inter Miami Star Wins Back-to-Back MLS MVP Awards in Record-Breaking Season

For a second consecutive season, Lionel Messi has created history in football by winning the Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award. The 38-year-old attacker led Inter Miami to their maiden MLS Cup victory, pulling off a season filled with brilliance, consistency, and leadership.

Messi had 29 goals and 19 assists in the regular season, winning the Golden Boot as only the second player in MLS to ever take both the goals and assists titles. In the playoffs, he added six more goals and nine assists, culminating with two assists in the final that sealed it for Miami against Vancouver, 3-1.

This makes Messi the first in MLS history to win consecutive MVPs, and he joins Preki as only the second-ever two-time winner, beating out the former because he has achieved the feat in consecutive seasons. His 61 total goal contributions across regular season and playoffs set a new benchmark, eclipsing Carlos Vela’s previous record of 52.

Beyond the numbers, Messi changed Inter Miami. In his first season after officially signing his extension in October, he has helped take the club to new heights, inspiring teammates and enthralling fans across North America. His latest accolade adds to an already unparalleled career trophy cabinet that includes eight Ballon d’Or titles, three FIFA Best Player awards, and a World Cup triumph with Argentina.

Messi's continuing excellence at 38 underlines his lasting influence on the sport. The back-to-back MVPs he has received, besides showing his personal brilliance, have also marked one clear chapter in MLS history: that his legacy is among the greatest athletes to ever step into the game.