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Lionel Messi is dominating headlines this week as he powers Inter Miami into uncharted territory in Major League Soccer. On Sunday, Messi orchestrated a 4-0 demolition of FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, scoring once and delivering a hat-trick of assists to set the all-time MLS postseason record for most goals and assists combined at twelve for a single campaign. Coach Javier Mascherano called Messi’s work ethic and leadership “unbelievable,” highlighting not just his technical prowess but the way he leads the team from the front on defense as well. Messi’s burgeoning partnership with young forward Mateo Silvetti was on full display — with Silvetti not only setting up Messi’s opener but also scoring himself — suggesting the future of Miami’s attack may already be here even as Luis Suarez watched from the bench. Miami, now two wins away from its first MLS Cup, is on the brink of history, and Messi holds the MLS Golden Boot for 2025 with 29 regular season goals, his scoring streak now at eleven in the last seven games, according to CBS Sports and MLS Soccer reports.
Messi’s influence remains enormous off the pitch, too. His recent Instagram post, marking an emotional return to Camp Nou, has gone viral with 31.3 million likes, making it the most-liked sports picture of 2025 so far according to Reality Tea and Mandatory. The post is threatening to eclipse even Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement in Instagram engagement, as fans trade barbs on X, formerly Twitter, over who reigns supreme online. Messi’s understated social media style, compared to his global reach, continues to astonish even seasoned observers.
On his own social feeds, Messi kept it cool post-match, sharing, “Let’s go! Great match from the whole team against an opponent that had always been very tough for us. One more step…” His message is now circulating across global media, as reported by Bolavip.
There was a brief social media flare-up indirectly involving Messi when White House photos of Donald Trump with Cristiano Ronaldo, mentioned as “Two GOATs,” spurred a wave of memes and commentary about Messi’s absence and his standing among all-time greats. While much of this was tongue-in-cheek, it highlighted how Messi’s name is now a benchmark in any conversation about sporting greatness, even when he is not directly involved, per the Times of India.
All eyes now turn to November 29, where Messi and Inter Miami will face either the Philadelphia Union or New York City FC with a chance to reach their first-ever MLS Cup final. With form, records, and social media clout all trending upward, Messi remains one of the defining figures in sports and global culture this week.
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