Messi scored a spectacular double in the US, happy as if he had won... the Argentina team

On the morning of October 12, Messi returned to Inter Miami to play against Atlanta United FC. He immediately scored 2 goals and contributed 1 assist to help his team win 4-0, to the joy of his teammates on the Argentina national team.

Messi takes the lead in the MLS top scorer race

With a stunning goal in the 39th minute to open the scoring and a goal in the 87th minute to make it 4-0, Messi has surpassed the race for the top scorer of MLS 2025 (American professional soccer league) with 26 goals and 18 assists after 27 matches. The Argentine player has surpassed his rival Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC with 24 goals and Sam Surridge of Nashville SC with 23 goals, while there is only 1 final round left on October 19.

Messi exploded with a spectacular double to help Inter Miami beat Atlanta United FC 4-0.

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If he wins the Golden Boot, Messi will also be on course to win the MLS Player of the Season award for the second consecutive season (2024 and 2025). This would set a historic record in American football as the first player to do so.

Messi did not play in Argentina's 1-0 international friendly win over Venezuela at Hard Rock Stadium (USA) on October 11. Coach Scaloni gave him the opportunity to play for Inter Miami between his national team duties.

Not disappointing expectations, especially with many teammates from the Argentina team coming to watch the match at Chase Stadium, Messi scored two goals and assisted Jordi Alba to score, the remaining goal was scored by Suarez to help Inter Miami have a perfect victory.

Messi wanted to participate in this match because Jordi Alba has just announced his retirement after this season ends, and he wants to be present to play with his close teammate in the final matches at Inter Miami's home stadium. Also after the match, the Inter Miami leadership held a ceremony to thank and say goodbye to Jordi Alba, similar to Sergio Busquets recently.

Messi celebrates his goal in front of his Argentina teammates who came to watch at Chase Stadium

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The win also helped Inter Miami firmly defend the 3rd position in the MLS Eastern region standings with 62 points after 33 matches, equal with FC Cincinnati, but behind due to inferior goal difference. Thanks to that, they also have the advantage of playing 2 home matches in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs starting October 22.

As expected, Jordi Alba and Busquets will also play with Inter Miami in the MLS Cup, this is the last chance for them, along with Messi and Suarez, to conquer the most prestigious championship in American football as they have cherished.

After this tournament, both will say goodbye to their careers. Messi will continue to play for the Argentina national team until the 2026 World Cup. Suarez has not yet decided to renew his contract with Inter Miami, he is still waiting for Messi's decision before making his decision.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-lap-cu-dup-ngoan-muc-o-my-mung-nhu-bat-duoc-cua-la-doi-tuyen-argentina-185251012090621456.htm