Lionel Messi named 2024 MLS MVP despite injury setbacks

inquirer.net — December 7, 2024, 09:01 AM UTC

Lionel Messi has been named the 2024 Major League Soccer MVP, despite missing 15 games this season due to injuries and national team commitments. He scored 20 goals and assisted 16, leading the league in total goal contributions. Messi received the award during a surprise presentation at Inter Miami, where academy players formed the letters "MVP." He won the voting with 38.4% support, narrowly beating Columbus Crew's Cucho Hernández, who received 33.7%. This season, Messi helped Inter Miami achieve the best regular season record in MLS history and win the Supporters Shield. The team, however, was eliminated in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.

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