Lionel Messi equals impressive MLS record set by Thierry Henry as Inter Miami star adds to awards collection after history-making performance against New York Red Bulls

After posting six goal contributions in the Herons’ 6-2 mauling of the New York Red Bulls, it comes as no surprise to discover that Messi has been voted MLS Player of the Matchday for round 12 of the 2024 campaign.

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The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to rewrite the history books during his time in the United States – with his entries this season including most assists in a single game (five), most goal contributions in a single game (six), first player to record multiple goal contributions in five consecutive games and most goal contributions (16) through his first seven games of a MLS campaign.

Messi’s heroics are earning plenty of recognition, with a third Player of the Matchday award coming his way – on top of being named MLS Player of the Month for April. In claiming three of the last four matchday prizes, Messi has matched the record set by former Barcelona team-mate Henry during his time with the Red Bulls in 2012.

The last player to earn three matchday nods through the opening 12 rounds of fixtures was Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez with the LA Galaxy in 2021. Messi will be hoping to produce another talismanic performance when Inter Miami take in a trip to Montreal on Saturday.