# Lionel Messi wins MLS Golden Boot twice in a row

> Lionel Messi becomes first player to win MLS Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.
- Title: Lionel Messi wins MLS Golden Boot twice in a row · Sportstar
- Summary: Lionel Messi becomes first player to win MLS Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.
- Keywords: lionel messi, inter miami, major league soccer, mls golden boot, consecutive seasons, 26 goals, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/lionel-messi-new-record-first-with-consecutive-mls-golden-boots-major-league-soccer-inter-miami/article71680565.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-11-08T05:04:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lionel messi, inter miami, major league soccer, mls golden boot, consecutive seasons, 26 goals, sports
## Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi scored 26 goals in 31 matches for Inter Miami this season.
## Consecutive Golden Boot
Messi became the first player to win MLS Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.
## Contract extension
Messi signed a contract extension with Inter Miami through 2028.
## Previous season
Messi scored 29 goals in the 2025 season.
## 2026 season
Messi won the Golden Boot for the 2026 season with 26 goals.
## Next steps
The MLS Cup Playoffs begin on November 19.
## Key takeaway

Lionel Messi scored 26 goals in 31 matches for Inter Miami this season, becoming the first player to win MLS Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.