Messi is close to a legendary record in the American league

Argentina legend Lionel Messi continued his stellar form with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, leading his team to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids. His two goals earned him the Player of the Week award for Matchday 8. This performance brought Messi's total number of Player of the Week awards to 14 since joining MLS, bringing him closer to equaling Landon Donovan's record of 19. The "Flea" is now just five goals away from matching this historic milestone, further fueling fans' anticipation for his upcoming matches as he strives to continue breaking records. On an individual level, Messi increased his career goal tally to 905, moving closer to achieving his dream of reaching 1,000 goals, needing only 95 more to reach this historic milestone. Messi has directly contributed to Inter Miami winning several titles since joining, most notably the 2023 League Cup, the 2024 Fan Shield, and the 2025 MLS Cup, confirming his great influence within the team.