He never stops shining! Messi is the top scorer in MLS! | OneFootball

The Argentine returns to his great brilliance.

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In a pulsating encounter under the lights, Inter Miami emerged victorious in a five-goal spectacle, edging out DC United 3-2 in a classic MLS regular season thriller. Once again, the magic emanated from the feet of the game's greatest icon, who delivered a performance that was both decisive and historic.

The maestro, Lionel Messi, was simply unplayable, orchestrating the win with a breathtaking display of attacking prowess. He netted two exquisite goals and crafted another, a contribution that proved to be the difference on the night. This remarkable brace did more than just secure three points; it catapulted him to the pinnacle of the league's goalscoring hierarchy.

With these two strikes, Messi’s tally for the campaign now stands at an impressive 22 goals, finally breaking the deadlock in the Golden Boot race. He now stands alone at the summit, a testament to his relentless brilliance.

Hot on his heels is England's Sam Sturridge, whose 21 goals—five of them from the penalty spot—keep the race intensely alive. Completing the trio of elite marksmen is Gabon's dynamic Denis Bouanga, whose 19 goals, including seven converted penalties, ensure the battle for the scoring crown will be fiercely contested until the final whistle of the season.