Inter Miami's Lionel Messi wins Goal of the Matchday

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·22 aprile 2026

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi wins Goal of the Matchday

By Dylan Butler

Goal of the Matchday 8: Lionel Messi

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The GOAT has done it again.

Lionel Messi took home AT&T Goal of the Matchday honors for Matchday 8, earning 83.9% of the fan vote. The Inter Miami CF superstar secured three away points with a sublime far-post finish in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids.

2nd place, Nicolás Fernández Mercau (5.7%): The New York City FC Designated Player went top bins on a strike from distance in a 2-1 loss to Charlotte FC.

T-3rd place, Tómas Chancalay (5.2%): The Minnesota United FC forward took a settled touch before blasting into the far post in a 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers.

T-3rd place, Rafael Navarro (5.2%): The Colorado Rapids forward capped a rampaging run with a cutback and clinical finish.

See all of the nominees here.