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Coverage dated November 7, 2026 to November 9, 2026

Lionel Messi wins the MLS Golden Boot for a second straight season

Headline from CW 39 Houston

Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons. The Inter Miami forward scored a league-high 26 goals this season. He also notched 17 assists and led the league with 43 goal contributions.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Messi wins second MLS Golden Boot as Nashville sets points record (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season.

  2. The Guardian

    Messi claims second straight Golden Boot as Nashville sets points record on MLS Decision Day (opens The Guardian)

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    Messi first to win consecutive MLS Golden Boots Inter Miami surrender 3-0 lead in dramatic draw Nashville set new league record with 77 points Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday, but Inter Miami squandered a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw with Charlotte on the f…

  3. Al Jazeera

    Messi becomes first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The Argentinian scored 26 goals in regular season, topping the charts and leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs.

  4. CW 39 Houston

    Lionel Messi wins the MLS Golden Boot for a second straight season (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons. The Inter Miami forward scored a league-high 26 goals this season. He also notched 17 assists and led the league with 43 goal contributions.

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