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Lionel Messi shines in MLS after World Cup final loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:55 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Lionel Messi shines in MLS after World Cup final loss
Summary

Lionel Messi continues to excel in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami CF following Argentina's defeat in the FIFA World Cup final to Spain. Over the past three months, he has scored 25 goals and provided 15 assists this season, leading the league in both categories. Messi recently contributed two goals and an assist in a match against Atlanta United, reinforcing his impactful presence at 39 years old. His recent performances mark a strong post-World Cup response, as he seeks to enhance Miami's chances for more silverware, having also scored his 100th goal for the club in September.

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By the Numbers
  • •Messi scored 25 goals and 15 assists in MLS this season, leading both categories.
  • •He became the first player to record 15 assists in three consecutive seasons.
  • •Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain 1-0 on July 19, 2026.
  • •Inter Miami CF aims to remain competitive in the MLS with Messi's contributions.
  • •Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in the Campeones Cup in September.
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  • 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Messi Turns World Cup Heartbreak Into MLS Brilliance
What they're saying
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The Argentine has found a different stage on which to make history over the past three months and is once again leaving his mark on America's top soccer league.

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Atlanta UnitedInter MiamiCF MontrealFIFA World CupSoccer

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