After Netting a Clutch Free Kick in Inter Miami’s Recent Win, Lionel Messi Seizes a Rare Goal Scoring Record

Lionel Messi has blown away the fans with an electrifying start to Inter Miami chapter. The Argentine has taken the US by storm by netting seven goals in the first four appearances. However, his seventh goal has helped the Inter Miami superstar to get his name on yet another record.

Inter Miami was struggling to get wins before Messi’s arrival. However, the moment the Argentine took the field in the Herons jersey, David Beckham’s club won all four games. Their fourth win came at the expense of a penalty shootout. The former FC Barcelona superstar has been crucial in all the victories. His clutch goals have taken him to the record books.

Lionel Messi creates another goalscoring record

Records and Lionel Messi goes hand-in-hand. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has been on a scintillating goalscoring streak for the last seventeen years. The Argentine wizard announced himself on the world stage in the 2007-08 season. Under the able mentorship of Pep Guardiola, Messi started to get on the scoring sheet more often.

His 7th goal for Inter Miami marked a massive goalscoring streak. Lionel Messi became the first soccer player in history to reach 20 goals in 17 consecutive calendar years, the streak that started in 2007. His exploits have earned him a record six European Golden Shoes and eight Pichichi (La Liga Golden Boot) awards. Despite his dismal form with PSG last year, the Argentine managed to go beyond 20 thanks to his Argentina form. 

The newest record is a testament to the longevity of the former FC Barcelona superstar. He has hit the ground running in the US by helping Vice City reach the quarter-final of the Leagues Cup. In the process, Messi scored seven goals for the Herons in four Leagues Cup games and is already in the top ten of the club’s goalscoring list. 

Apple CEO impressed with Messi’s impact

There’s a buzz around Inter Miami, Messi, and the MLS. The seasoned campaigner Messi has brought life into the American soccer league. However, the Argentine also helped broadcasting partner Apple to exceed its targets in the last three months. In its recently announced quarterly results that ended on July 1, CEO Tim Cook was impressed with the MLS season passes sold.

Accordingly, the Silicon Valley giants exceeded the targets set for the quarter. The numbers weren’t impressive when Apple entered into a $2.5 billion agreement with MLS in February. However, the month of June changed the picture with Messi’s announcement to join Vice City. 

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