In the 9th round of MLS 2024, Messi played excellently with 1 goal and 1 assist to help Inter Miami defeat Sporting KC 3-2. Notably, the Argentine superstar’s goal was a long-range masterpiece.

Messi’s top performance helped him be honored as Outstanding Player of Round 9. This is the first time since joining Inter Miami that the owner of 8 Golden Balls has won this proud award.

In addition, Messi also entered MLS history as the first player to score at least 5 goals and 5 assists in his first 5 matches. The 36-year-old striker is also on par with former famous players including Landon Donovan, Thierry Henry and Raul Diaz Arce when contributing to 10 goals through the first 5 matches in an MLS season.

This season, Messi doesn’t play on the field, but he puts on his playing shoes and scores or assists. In total, La Pulga has rattled the opponent’s net 7 times and scored 4 passes for teammates after 8 appearances in all competitions – truly impressive numbers.

Inter Miami hopes that Messi will continue to maintain his form and physical strength to play against Nashville on April 21.