Inter Miami star Lionel Messi equalled an impressive Major League Soccer record after scoring twice on Saturday night.
The Argentine maintained his spot in Gerardo Martino's side as they took on Nashville SC at Chase Stadium in Florida.
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Miami had fallen behind after just two minutes through an own goal, but Messi equalised in the 11th minute and wrote his name in history.
The World Cup winner is the first player since Joao Plata in 2016 to score to register a goal or an assist in his first six league games.
Lionel Messi became the first player since Joao Plata (2016 for Real Salt Lake) to record a goal contribution in each of their first six games to start a season with his goal for @InterMiamiCF tonight. pic.twitter.com/BO9a3bryog
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) April 21, 2024
The Barcelona legend went on to double Inter's lead shortly before the break to complete his brace on the night.
Sergio Busquest also got his name on the score-sheet to wrap up the content from the penalty spot on 81 minutes.
The win has taken Martino's side top of the Eastern Conference standings after ten games played.
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