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Inter Miami may be changing, but Messi's brilliance is constant
Inter Miami's current setup is almost unrecognisable compared to the last time they visited Cincinnati. One thing hasn't changed though: Leo Messi's starpower.
Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Lionel Messi nets two as Inter Miami stuns Cincinnati in 8-goal thriller
Lionel Messi's two goals and an assist sparked Inter Miami's 5-3 comeback win over Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Messi stars as Inter Miami win thriller
Lionel Messi does it all as Inter Miami see off FC Cincinnati 5-3 in a pulsating MLS encounter.
Messi's MLS salary jumps to $28.3M as Inter Miami dominates spending
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer's highest-paid player for the third year running, though he received a significant raise this season.
MLS Power Rankings: NYCFC soar after Wolf's hat trick
NYCFC were among the biggest risers in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
How Argentina arranged an entire match just for a young Lionel Messi
Argentina arranged a friendly match against Paraguay specifically to give him his debut and secure his future international career. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.
Young Messi's dreams: 'To win a World Cup would be incredible'
In an interview from 2004, a 15-year-old Lionel Messi speaks of his ambition to win the World Cup for Argentina. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.
How a VHS tape introduced Lionel Messi to Argentina
To convince Argentina's coaches of Lionel Messi's talents, a VHS tape of the Barcelona youngster's highlights was put together. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 12 | +18 | 27 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 13 | +7 | 25 |
| 3 | New England Revol.. | 12 | +4 | 22 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 12 | +8 | 20 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 13 | +5 | 18 |
| 6 | Red Bull New York | 13 | -8 | 18 |
| 7 | D.C. United | 13 | -4 | 16 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 13 | -5 | 16 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 13 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 12 | -4 | 14 |
| 11 | CF Montréal | 12 | -7 | 13 |
| 12 | Orlando City SC | 13 | -17 | 13 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 13 | -4 | 12 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 12 | -7 | 10 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Unio.. | 13 | -10 | 6 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lionel Messi | 11 | 12 | 5 |
| 19 | Germán Bertera.. | 4 | 13 | 3 |
| 7 | Rodrigo De Pau.. | 3 | 11 | 7 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Rodrigo De Pau.. | 7 | 11 | 3 |
| 8 | Telasco Segovi.. | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 10 | Lionel Messi | 5 | 12 | 11 |