Lionel Messi makes more history in MLS by setting a new multi-goal record for a single season, pulling clear of Zlatan Ibrahimovic after his latest brace for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the record books in Major League Soccer. The Argentine superstar has officially made more history in the US top-flight, this time by pulling clear of legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and setting a phenomenal new benchmark.

The Record-Breaking Performance

The history-making moment arrived during Inter Miami’s dominant 4-0 victory over Atlanta United. Messi, who was released from Argentina duty to play the match, delivered a sensational performance, bagging a decisive brace.

This double marked his ninth multi-goal performance of the 2025 campaign, officially setting a new Messi MLS Multi-Goal Record for a single season.

New Record: 9 multi-goal games in a season (2025).

Previous Record Holders: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2019), Stern John (1998), and Mamadou Diallo (2000), who all registered eight multi-goal games.

Significance for Inter Miami

Messi’s relentless form has been the engine behind Inter Miami’s success, with his 26 goals placing him clear in the Golden Boot race. His latest heroics helped secure a crucial victory, ensuring the Herons have clinched homefield advantage in Round One of the playoffs.

The evergreen 38-year-old’s presence, secured after being granted permission to rejoin his club from the Argentina squad, proved immediately vital. As Inter Miami heads into the postseason, they will rely on their superstar to continue his record-breaking form, aiming to deliver more moments of magic and perhaps another piece of major silverware before his iconic teammates, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, retire at the end of the season.