Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons.

Argentina great becomes first player in MLS history to win in consecutive seasons.

The Argentine superstar did not score but set up the first two goals at Miami’s Nu Stadium, both from corners, to help procure his club a home-field advantage for the first two playoff rounds.

NEW YORK, Nov 7 : Inter Miami's Lionel Messi became the first to win MLS' Golden Boot in back-to-back seasons, the league said on Saturday, the final day of the regular season.• Messi scored a league-high 26 goals across 31 matches, while FC Dallas forward Petar Musa followed with 22 goals and Nashville SC'