Inter Miami and Lionel Andrés Messi continue their relentless pace in Major League Soccer, where Javier Mascherano’s team has returned to the top tier of the Eastern Conference standings. As the season advances, the Argentine star keeps breaking scoring records—now eyeing one of his best-ever streaks, dating back to his legendary 2012 run with FC Barcelona. This Wednesday could be another historic moment for the GOAT.
If Messi scores twice against FC Cincinnati this Wednesday, he would achieve six consecutive matches with a brace for Inter Miami—a feat no player has ever managed since the club was founded. It would also match his longest-ever run of scoring two goals per game in his professional career.
The only previous time Messi recorded six consecutive braces came in 2012 with Barcelona, during a historic streak of 19 straight matches finding the back of the net. In six of those, he netted two goals per game against teams like Zaragoza, Mallorca, Levante, Betis, Athletic Bilbao, and Atlético Madrid. After a tough FIFA Club World Cup campaign, Messi is now fully focused on lifting the MLS Cup with Inter Miami.
“Obviously, we’re monitoring the situation daily and having ongoing conversations with him… We’ll find the right moment to give him a break. What he continues to do is unbelievable—breaking records every three days. He’s the face of this team, our leader, and he sets the standard for how we compete. It’s truly a blessing to be part of this stage in his career,” said coach Javier Mascherano, praising his captain and centerpiece.
The playoffs are approaching fast, and Cincinnati is next up for a red-hot Messi who shows no signs of slowing down. At 38, he’s now within reach of matching his peak form from more than a decade ago.
Barcelona plans long-awaited tribute for Messi in 2027
According to Spain’s Cadena SER, FC Barcelona is planning to officially honor Messi once all renovations of the new Camp Nou are complete. The club is targeting 2027 for a farewell event—something Messi never received upon his emotional departure in 2021.
While the final details are still being worked out, one idea includes a friendly match between Barcelona and Inter Miami. Another possibility is a game featuring Argentina as the opponent, pitting the two jerseys Messi has defined throughout his legendary career. If all goes according to plan, the summer of 2027 will finally bring a fitting farewell to the player who changed the course of Barcelona’s history.
