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Lionel Messi Becomes First Back-to-Back MLS Golden Boot Winner
8 Nov 2026
Lionel Messi has become the first player to win consecutive Major League Soccer Golden Boot awards, according to ESPN FC.
ESPN FC reported that the Inter Miami forward finished the regular season with 26 goals, a tally that secured the award and placed him in a unique place in MLS history.
The publication also reported that Messi is the first player to claim the league’s top-scorer prize in back-to-back seasons.
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