Lionel Messi has been named the 2024 MLS MVP after an impressive campaign with Inter Miami, despite a challenging season marked by injuries.
The 37-year-old forward, who joined Miami in 2023 after a legendary stint with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, led his team to a record-breaking regular season points total. Lionel Messi registered an astounding 36 goal contributions, scoring 20 goals and providing 16 assists.
Though he appeared in only 19 regular-season matches and just two play-off games due to injury, Lionel Messi undeniably impacted the field. His performances helped guide Inter Miami to the MLS Cup play-offs, where they lost in the first round.
Players, club technical staff, and journalists voted for the MVP award, and Lionel Messi triumphed with 38.43% of the votes. He edged out Cucho Hernandez of Columbus Crew, who received 33.7%.
The honor, officially named the Landon Donovan MLS MVP, is a prestigious accolade in Major League Soccer. Previous recipients include the likes of Donovan, Republic of Ireland’s Robbie Keane, and Spain’s David Villa.
Lionel Messi’s victory in the MLS MVP race further cements his legacy as one of football’s all-time greats, adding another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career.
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