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Messi claims second straight Golden Boot as Nashville sets points record on MLS Decision Day

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi becomes the first player in MLS history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 8, 2026, 7:23 AM UTC

The Argentine superstar failed to score but set up Miami’s first two goals from corners at Nu Stadium as the defending champions secured second place in the Eastern Conference and home-field advantage for the first two rounds of the playoffs.

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