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Lionel Messi Wins Second Consecutive MLS Golden Boot
- Lionel Messi won the 2026 MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive time.
- Messi scored 26 goals in the regular season, leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs.
- Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead in a 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season.
- Messi also provided 17 assists, totaling 43 goal contributions this year.
- Nashville set a new league record with 77 points on MLS Decision Day.
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Lionel Messi wins 2026 MLS Golden Boot
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi wins the 2026 MLS Golden Boot with 26 goals.
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Articles (16)
Yahoo Sports·
Messi Makes History, Back-to-Back MLS Golden Boot Wins
Al Jazeera·
Messi becomes first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards
Lionel Messi makes MLS history with back-to-back Golden Boot wins despite Decision Day blank
Goal.com·
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi makes MLS history with incredible back-to-back Golden Boot awards
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi makes MLS history with incredible back-to-back Golden Boot awards
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi Makes MLS History as Golden Boot Winner
Messi makes history with MLS Golden Boot
BBC Sport·
Messi makes history with MLS Golden Boot
Lionel Messi makes history by retaining MLS golden boot title
Bleacher Report·
Lionel Messi Wins Historic 2026 MLS Golden Boot Award, Full Stats From Inter Miami Regular Season