Messi's Magnificent Five: Inter Miami's Unstoppable Force

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Lionel Messi has been dominating headlines with his spectacular performance for Inter Miami, powering them to a commanding 5-1 victory over Columbus Crew on Saturday night. The Argentine superstar was in phenomenal form, contributing directly to all five goals with two goals and three assists. This marks his second consecutive match with multiple goals and assists, showcasing why he remains the sport's ultimate difference-maker.

Messi's brilliance has him tied for third in the MLS Golden Boot race with 10 goals this season, while his league-leading 16 goal contributions highlight his dual threat as both scorer and creator. His chemistry with former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez continues to flourish, with Busquets setting up one of Messi's goals with a perfectly placed long pass.

This performance wasn't just impressive but historically significant, as Messi became only the second player in MLS history to record at least five goal contributions twice in a regular-season match, equaling Columbus Crew's Diego Rossi who accomplished this feat with LAFC.

The timing of Messi's peak form is particularly noteworthy as Inter Miami prepares for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where they're scheduled to face Egypt's Al Ahly on June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium. This victory extends Miami's unbeaten streak to three games and lifts them into a tie for third in the Eastern Conference with 29 points.

Before the Club World Cup, Messi will join Argentina for World Cup qualifiers against Chile on June 5 and Colombia on June 10, continuing what will be a whirlwind month for the soccer legend.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano summed up Messi's impact perfectly, stating: "Clearly, he's the best player in history to play this sport. And we have to understand that when he's not excelling too much, it's because some of us are failing."

With Messi in peak form and Miami hitting their stride at the perfect moment, their ambitions for silverware in multiple competitions remain very much alive as they approach this crucial stretch of the season.

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