Just 630 days after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel Messi has made his mark in the United States, becoming Inter Miami's all-time leading scorer in Major League Soccer.
Since the start of the new season, the Argentine star has participated in every match the team has played, delivering exceptional performances, directly contributing to goals in every match he has played, both by scoring and assisting.
This strong performance has bolstered Inter Miami's strong start to the league, as the team has maintained an unbeaten record for a long period.
Despite the recent draw against Toronto FC, which wasn't enough to secure the three points, Messi still managed to score another goal.
However, the team lost the lead in the standings to Vancouver Whitecaps, despite Inter Miami having a postponed match that could strengthen their position in the competition.
With this goal, Messi once again confirmed his ability to make a difference wherever he goes, continuing his illustrious career after years of brilliance in Europe with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite missing some matches due to injury, Messi's health conditions did not prevent him from making a clear mark in the American League.
So far, he has scored 25 goals and provided 19 assists, averaging a goal contribution every 54 minutes, a figure that reflects his significant impact within the team and the league.
In the draw against Toronto, Messi wrote his name in gold letters when he took his tally to 44 goal contributions for Inter Miami in the league, surpassing his compatriot Gonzalo Higuain's record of 43 in 67 matches.
Messi achieved this feat in almost half of the matches he played, having played just 32 matches since joining the team in July 2023, just months after Higuaín's retirement.