Inter Miami face New York City FC in the conference finals of the 2025 MLS Playoffs as they look to secure a place in the league’s championship match. Lionel Messi carries the responsibility of leading the team to another major achievement that would further cement his legacy.

The Argentine star is performing at an extraordinary level in the United States, already producing six goals and six assists across the four matches from the first round and the conference semifinal — a postseason record in MLS.

Messi‘s most recent performance was one for the highlight reels: he opened the scoring on the road against FC Cincinnati. Then he delivered three assists, allowing his teammates to finish the job and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference final.

Regardless of the odds, New York City

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