Lionel Messi Claims 2025 MLS Golden Boot in Historic Performance

October 25, 2025 – Lionel Messi, the Argentine football icon, has etched his name in Major League Soccer (MLS) history by clinching the 2025 Golden Boot award. The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward secured the prestigious honor with an impressive 29 goals in just 28 regular-season games, a testament to his enduring brilliance. The milestone was officially recognized during a ceremony at Chase Stadium ahead of Inter Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville SC, where Messi received the gleaming trophy from MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

Messi’s latest achievement came with a hat trick in the season finale against Nashville, propelling him past competitors like LAFC’s Denis Bouanga and Nashville’s Sam Surridge, who each tallied 24 goals. His performance, which included a league-high 19 assists, places him among the elite, with only Carlos Vela (34), Josef Martínez (31), and Zlatan Ibrahimović (30) having scored more in a single MLS season.

Inter Miami, bolstered by Messi’s contributions, earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference and currently leads Nashville 2-1 in the first leg of their playoff series. Coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi’s exceptional season, fueling speculation about a potential 2025 MVP award, marking another chapter in the legend’s remarkable career.