Lionel Messi continues to make headlines in Major League Soccer (MLS), but this time, it's without even stepping onto the pitch.
His Inter Miami teammate, Luis Suarez, has matched Messi's impressive tally of three MLS Player of the Matchday awards for the 2024 season, marking a historic moment for the club.
Suarez’s latest accolade came after he scored twice in Miami’s crucial victory over Cincinnati, bringing his season total to 14 goals.
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Despite Messi being sidelined with an ankle injury since July, Suarez has stepped up, leading the team to secure a spot in the MLS Cup Play-offs.
This achievement makes Inter Miami the first team in MLS history to have two players win the Player of the Matchday award at least three times in a single season.
The Uruguayan striker’s form has been nothing short of remarkable, and with two more goals, he could break Gonzalo Higuain’s club record of 16 goals in a single MLS season, set in 2022.
Suarez's goal-scoring spree has also helped Miami maintain their dominance at the top of the Eastern Conference, sitting eight points clear of their nearest rivals.
As Miami prepares to face Chicago on September 1, fans eagerly await the return of Messi.
When the Argentine superstar finally reunites with Suarez on the field, the duo could be unstoppable as they aim to bring home the MLS Cup for the first time in Inter Miami’s history.
