
""Well, what can I say about Leo? The truth is, well, today he was exceptional, as he usually is," Mascherano said. "Clearly, I think if anyone had any doubts about what his regular season was like, the reality is that he's cleared any doubts. They'll surely give him the MVP award for everything he's shown. Talking about the three goals he scored, well, happy for him because he helped us win the game again.""
""Inter Miami hammered Nashville SC 5-2 on Saturday, with Messi capping his regular-season with the Golden Boot after netting a hat-trick. Miami were required to mount a second-half comeback as goals from Sam Surridge and Jacob Shaffelburg cancelled out Messi's opener. The Argentine icon then went on to score another two, extending his tally to 29 goals.""
Lionel Messi finished the MLS regular season with a hat-trick as Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 5-2, securing the Golden Boot with 29 goals. Miami fell behind after Sam Surridge and Jacob Shaffelburg cancelled out Messi's opener before Messi scored two more to complete the comeback. Messi registered seven shots (four on target), created five chances including one assist, and ended the season with 48 goal involvements, one shy of Carlos Vela's record. Messi also became the first MLS player to finish a campaign with at least 18 goals and 18 assists. Inter Miami will face Nashville again in a three-match playoff tie.
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