Lionel Messi on verge of creating Inter Miami history
When news first broke out last year of Lionel Messi’s shock transfer to MLS and David Beckham’s side Inter Miami, you could say that pretty much everyone knew the little magician will bring about a massive change to the Miami-based team, not just financially but also a big boost in the team’s performances.
The Argentinian first showed the western world a glimpse of his greatness at the age of 36, when he carried Inter Miami to win the Leagues Cup title, their first ever trophy. In just seven games, Messi scored 10 goals and provided one assist as he was crowned the tournament’s best player and top scorer.
As for the current season, although the 37-year-old has missed quite a few games due to injuries, he has still been able to rack up 24 goal contributions in just 13 games, which just goes to show his insane consistency and being able to naturally perform at his level regardless of how long he was out. Inter Miami currently sit at the top of the table courtesy of Messi and his former Blaugrana teammates, but the Argentinian is soon about to create his own piece of history, yet again.
Lionel Messi is on his way to become Inter Miami’s top scorer
Inter Miami’s current all-time top scorer is another Argentinian in Gonzalo Higuain, but that will not be the case for too long. ‘El Pipita’ scored 29 goals for the side in 70 games, and if it wasn’t for the arrival of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, this record could well have been up there for years. The eight-time Ballon d’or winner has currently scored 27 goals in just 30 games for the Miami side, and needs just three more to break the record.
But it is really not that surprising to see the Argentinian thriving, especially since it’s the MLS, a league far less competitive than the teams and the competition he has had to face over the prime years of his career. Whether we remember the end-to-end LaLiga games against the two Madrid sides, or Champions League nights against the biggest of the teams, Lionel Messi has found a way to change the game in each and every match, be it him scoring, assisting, dribbling or the creative playmaking.
Although, it is still commendable that the little man is able to take charge over games at the age of 37. Coming back two months after a devastating ankle injury in the final of the Copa America, the Argentinian did not lose a step and was able to provide three goal contributions against Philadelphia Union with ease. With six games to go, Inter Miami are comfortably at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 10-point lead, and a returning Messi would be the key for them in the MLS Playoffs. But for now, the Argentinian sets his sight on becoming the all-time top scorer for the Miami side.
