Lionel Messi has another record for his ever-growing collection, with the Inter Miami superstar making MLS history with 25 goal contributions.

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• Argentine starring in the United States
• Continues to enhance his legacy
• Found his way to the top of another chart

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The mercurial Argentine hit that mark for 2024 during his latest outing against St Louis City. The Herons were involved in a dramatic contest at Chase Stadium that saw them snatch a point late on in a thrilling 3-3 draw – with Jordi Alba grabbing an 85th-minute leveller.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Messi had been on target prior to that, as he cancelled out Chris Durkin’s opener for the visitors. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner now has 12 goals for the season – the same number as club colleague Luis Suarez – while also boasting a MLS-leading 13 assists.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Messi has become the fastest player to reach 25 goal contributions in a single season, with just 12 games required to hit a quarter-century. A standing at the top of that chart has been wrestled away from ex-Arsenal forward Carlos Vela – with the former Mexico international requiring 16 games for LAFC in 2019.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

  While the history books continue to be rewritten by Messi, it remains to be seen when he will next be in action for Inter Miami – as they continue to chase down a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. The all-time great is about to head off on Copa America duty with his country.

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