Messi creates MLS history with back-to-back Golden Boot awards

Published 08 Nov 2026, 15:36 IST

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On November 8, in New Delhi, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi secured the 2026 Major League Soccer Golden Boot after finishing the regular season with 26 goals, becoming the first player in league history to claim the award in consecutive seasons. He also recorded 17 assists, giving him a total of 43 goal contributions, the first player to exceed 40 contributions in a season.

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New Delhi, November 8 (IANS) Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi continued his remarkable scoring exploits in Major League Soccer (MLS), winning the 2026 Golden Boot after finishing the regular season with 26 goals, becoming the first player in league history to claim the award in consecutive…

— The Morung Express
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Legendary footballer Lionel Messi has added another milestone to his remarkable career , as he became the first player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. The Inter Miami forward finished the 2026 regular season with 26 goals to win the award.

— India TV

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New Delhi, November 8 (IANS) Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi continued his remarkable scoring exploits in Major League Soccer (MLS), winning the 2026 Golden Boot after finishing the regular season with 26 goals, becoming the first player in league history to claim the award in consecutive…

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 08 Nov 2026, 08:14 IST

Messi Wins Second MLS Golden Boot As Nashville Sets Points Record

Messi's 26 goals this season were enough to make him the first back-to-back MLS Golden Boot award winner

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 08 Nov 2026, 08:57 IST

Lionel Messi wins second consecutive MLS Golden Boot

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has won the MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive season after finishing the 2026 regular season with 26 goals, continuing his prolific goalscoring run for Inter Miami as the club prepares to defend its MLS Cup title.

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India TV Right Independent News Service 08 Nov 2026, 10:54 IST

Lionel Messi makes history with second straight Golden Boot in MLS

Legendary footballer Lionel Messi has added another milestone to his remarkable career , as he became the first player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. The Inter Miami forward finished the 2026 regular season with 26 goals to win the award.

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 08 Nov 2026, 14:23 IST

Messi scripts MLS history! becomes first player to win back-to-back Golden Boots

Lionel Messi has made history in Major League Soccer by earning the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. With an impressive tally of 26 goals and 17 assists in the 2026 regular season, he achieved a total of 43 goal contributions. Uniquely, Messi is the first player to reach over 40 contributions in…

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The Morung Express Center Current article 08 Nov 2026, 15:36 IST

Messi creates MLS history with back-to-back Golden Boot awards

New Delhi, November 8 (IANS) Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi continued his remarkable scoring exploits in Major League Soccer (MLS), winning the 2026 Golden Boot after finishing the regular season with 26 goals, becoming the first player in league history to claim the award in consecutive…

Read at The Morung Express ↗