After winning the title with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi named MLS MVP | OneFootball

With a 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps as visitors, Inter Miami claimed the MLS playoff trophy and achieved the league championship for the first time in their history, after coming close in 2024 by winning the Supporters’ Shield.

Days after this new title for the Argentine, the official MLS account announced on their social media that Messi was chosen as the MVP of the tournament, marking a historic milestone for the league, as he is the first player to win it two consecutive years.

“Back to back. Lionel Messi is the MLS 2025 MVP. The first to achieve it,” was the post from the American league to announce that the 37-year-old forward was chosen as the most valuable player of the tournament after leading his team to glory.

After this news was revealed, Messi attended the award ceremony, where he received the accolade for the second consecutive season and spoke to express his happiness about ending the year in the best way with the Herons.

Lionel Messi's Numbers in the Season

Throughout the MLS 2025, the 38-year-old Argentine forward played a total of 34 matches, scoring 35 goals and providing 23 assists. Additionally, he received three yellow cards in 2960 minutes on the field.

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