Lionel Messi Becomes Fastest Player to Reach 15 Goals and 15 Assists in MLS, Inter Miami Captain Achieves Feat in Only 19 Games
Since joining MLS, Lionel Messi has changed the look of the Inter Miami side. He has led them to the Leagues Cup title last season and this season they are in a strong position in the MLS as well.
Lionel Messi is back in action for Inter Miami in the MLS 2024 and he has shown why his presence provides his team with instant impact as he scored two goals to lead Inter Miami to another victory. With it, Lionel Messi added another feather to his well-decorated cap as he reached the mark of being the fastest player to score 15 goals and 15 assists in MLS. He achieved the feat in just 19 games, 10 matches faster than second positioned Sebastian Giovinco. Inter Miami 3–1 Philadelphia Union, MLS 2024: ‘The Herons’ Achieve Dominant Victory As Lionel Messi Scores Twice on Return.
Lionel Messi Becomes Fastest Player to Reach 15 Goals and 15 Assists in MLS
With a brace tonight, @InterMiamiCF's Lionel Messi has produced 15 goals and 15 assists in his first 19 @MLS games, becoming the fastest player in league history to do so.
Messi accomplished this 10 games quicker than the previous record holder (Sebastian Giovinco, 29 games). pic.twitter.com/7bxDXU6xA5
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) September 15, 2024
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