
Inter Miami secured a 4-0 away victory over New York City FC in the MLS regular season, clinching a playoff spot in advance. Messi contributed two goals and one assist in this match.
At 38 years old, Messi has now scored 884 goals in his career. Since this summer's Club World Cup, he has contributed 14 goals and 7 assists in 10 matches. Additionally, Messi has recorded 8 braces in his last 12 MLS appearances, making him the 4th player in MLS history to achieve 8 braces in a single season.
So far this season, Messi has made 37 appearances for Inter Miami, starting 34 of them, scoring 30 goals and providing 12 assists.