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Lionel Messi secures Golden Boot as Inter Miami prepares for playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Lionel Messi secures Golden Boot as Inter Miami prepares for playoffs

Summary

Lionel Messi has clinched the 2026 MLS Golden Boot with 26 goals and 17 assists, marking his second consecutive win. Inter Miami finished the regular season with a 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC, securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference. They will face seventh-seeded Columbus Crew in the playoffs starting November 21. Messi's ongoing contract with Inter Miami runs through 2028, but rumors persist about a potential friendly match in Argentina against River Plate.

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Status Watch

•Messi named to the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11.
•Miami leads 3-0 at halftime, settles for 3-3 draw.
•Inter Miami faces Columbus Crew in playoff series starting November 21.
•Messi's contract with Inter Miami extends through the end of 2028.
•A potential friendly against River Plate is in discussions.

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12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s Whirlwind Week

What they're saying

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As the 2026 Major League Soccer regular season draws to a dramatic close, all eyes remain firmly fixed on South Florida. Between individual history, a frustrating regular-season finale, and intriguing offseason rumors, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are once again the centerpiece of the global soccer conversation.
— Yahoo Sports

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