Lionel Messi’s number for the finale is only part of the story, as the Inter Miami captain also heads into the last day of the regular season with a chance to achieve a pair of firsts that no player has ever managed in the history of MLS.

Take a look at the projected lineups for Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC in the 2026 MLS season.

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami close the regular season against Charlotte with a growing injury list and a playoff position still at stake.

Lionel Messi enters the final day of the MLS regular season with two chances to rewrite history: a record-breaking scoring title and a third MVP award.

Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera imagines a scenario that would excite MLS fans: Cristiano Ronaldo sharing the league with Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Man of the Match more times than anyone else in the Saudi Pro League this season, while Lionel Messi, in the final stretch of his MLS campaign, has won Player of the Matchday three times in 2026.

Lionel Messi has topped MLS jersey sales for the fourth consecutive season, in a ranking where Inter Miami also leads the league with three players in the top 10.

Take a look at the projected lineups for New England vs Inter Miami in the 2026 MLS season and if Lionel Messi is set to start for the visitors.

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Carlos Tevez has offered a particularly interesting perspective, recalling his experiences alongside both superstars and explaining what separated their approaches to the game.

Since Ronaldo recorded his first career hat-trick in 2008, the Portuguese forward has experienced remarkably few calendar years without scoring at least three goals in a single match.

The Portuguese forward has reached a milestone that highlights his extraordinary versatility in front of goal, adding another record to an already historic collection of scoring achievements.

Lionel Messi received his fifth yellow card in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with Cincinnati but will not miss the crucial match against New England thanks to an MLS rule that rewards good behavior.

Take a look at the projected lineups for Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati in the 2026 MLS season and if Lionel Messi is playing for the Herons.