Inter Miami earned the first title in the MLS 2025 playoffs, beating Nashville 3:1 in the first match of the series. The match, which took place all night at the Chase Stadium, again became a benefit for the captain of the Hospodars, Lionel Messi.

The very 38-year-old Argentinean opened the crooked rakhunok on the 19th line, completing an accurate pass from Luis Suarez. In the other half, Tadeo Allende won the “chapel” after an assist from right winger Ian Frey. And already on the 90th century, Messi scored a double. However, in the rest of the game the guests won one goal 3:1.

This performance not only brought Inter Miami closer to the semifinals of the conference, but also added Messi’s name to the history of the league with a new record. Having scored two goals, the Argentinean reached the mark of 39 goals for the calendar year in all leagues as an MLS player.

He surpassed the best achievement (38 goals) that belonged to Dennis Bouanzi (2023) and Carlos Veli (2019).

Besides this, the Miami star will continue to lead in the race of scorers for the current season (regular championship + playoffs) with 30 goals. Vin is also a leading contender for the MVP award this season.. As Messi rejects it, he will become the only player in the history of MLS who has won two victories since then..

Taking advantage of the recent extension of the Argentinean's contract until 2028, the patients are likely to become witnesses of many more records.