Messi claims second straight Golden Boot as Nashville set points record on MLS Decision Day

Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday, but Inter Miami squandered a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw with Charlotte on the final day of the regular season.

The Argentinian superstar failed to score but set up Miami’s first two goals from corners at Nu Stadium as the defending champions secured second place in the Eastern Conference and home-field advantage for the first two rounds of the playoffs.

Messi’s 26 goals made him the first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards. Dallas forward Petar Musa finished second with 22 after failing to score in his team’s 3-1 home victory over Colorado.