# Messi set an MLS record

38-year-old forward from Argentina Lionel Messi, playing for Inter Miami, has set a new league record by becoming the first player to score a brace in nine regular season games, according to the official MLS website.

In the last game against Atlanta, Messi scored twice against the opponent, making a significant contribution to his team's confident 4-0 victory.

Furthermore, the Argentine footballer with 26 goals has taken first place in the list of top MLS scorers, surpassing Denis Bouanga, a midfielder from Gabon representing Los Angeles (who has 24 goals).

Inter Miami is currently in third place in the Eastern Conference table with 62 points. The team has one final match to play in the regular championship.