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Lionel Messi \u00a0has been named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra after continuing his incredible form for Inter Miami CF<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Argentine superstar scored braces in back-to-back wins against New England Revolution<\/a> and Nashville SC, both 2-1 victories. That makes it five consecutive league matches with two goals for Messi \u2014 a record in MLS history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has now scored 11 goals in his last six games, tying Josef Mart\u00ednez<\/a>  for the most goals over a six-match stretch in league history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lionel Messi also sits joint-top of the Golden Boot race with 16 goals, level with Sam Surridge of Nashville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 36 goals and 23 assists in his last 35 MLS appearances, Messi continues to average over 1 goal per game and 1.68 goal contributions per game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is also on track to become the first player in league history to win back-to-back Landon Donovan MLS MVP awards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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