Messi wins his 46th career trophy

“Inter Miami” defeated ‘Columbus Crew’ in a match of the North American Major League Soccer (MLS) with a score of 3:2.

Thanks to this result, Inter Miami became the regular-season champion ahead of schedule.

Lionel Messi scored a double for the winners, with another goal scored by Luis Suarez.

Diego Rossi and Cucho, who failed to convert a penalty in the 84th minute, scored the home team’s spot kicks.

“Inter Miami” until the end of the championship will remain in first place in the MLS standings, gaining two rounds before the end of the championship to 68 points.

“Columbus” is second with 57 points. The knockout matches in the MLS start on October 23.

Messi, 37, is the most decorated player in soccer history.

For him, the trophy with Inter Miami was the 46th of his career, which is the best in the history of soccer.

In second place on this indicator is Brazilian Dani Alves, who has 43 awards.

Among Messi’s top honors are his victory with Argentina at the World Cup (2022), four victories in the Champions League.

Also, Messi has 10 wins in the Spanish championship and 8 – in the Super Cup of the country.