From The Times of India
Center Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Messi scripts MLS history! becomes first player to win back-to-back Golden Boots
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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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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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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…
