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Two months away from game action did not slow or stop Lionel Messi in any way besides, well, feeling a bit tired.

Messi hurt his ankle in the Copa America Final, and it turns out that his assault on the MLS leaderboard was merely on pause.

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Messi continues to pile up cartoonish stats this MLS season, and now he’s added a trophy as Inter Miami sealed the MLS Supporters Shield. Messi scored an absurd free kick as part of a brace in the 3-2 win at Columbus Crew.

The man who delivered five assists in a single half to set an MLS record now has 17 goals and 10 assists in 1424 minutes this season.

The David Beckham-owned Miami are among the favorites to win it all in MLS, having already clinched a playoff spot despite missing Messi since mid-June.

What are Lionel Messi’s stats in MLS with Inter Miami?

Messi has now played less than a season’s worth of games in an Inter Miami shirt when you add his appearances across all competitions. His numbers are, in true Messi form, stunning to the eye. Messi has appeared in 30 games for Miami, scoring 27 times with 17 assists. That’s pretty good.

2024 season

MLS: 17 games, 17 goals, 10 assists

CONCACAF Champions Cup: 3 games, 2 goals, 2 assists

All competitions: 20 games, 19 goals, 12 assists

Below is everything you need for this season, including the Inter Miami 2024 schedule in full.

When did the 2024 MLS season start?

The 2024 MLS season kicked off on February 21 and the opening game was in, you guessed it, Miami.

What was Inter Miami’s first game of the 2024 MLS season?

Their first game was at home against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, Feb. 21, as Inter Miami won 2-0 and Messi picked up an assist. Inter Miami are the favorites to win everything in MLS and everyone is eager to see how Tata lines up his star-studded side.

Who are Inter Miami’s biggest contenders for MLS glory?

The likes of FC Cincinnati and reigning MLS Cup champs Columbus Crew are all expected to make another deep run in the playoffs. Look out for LAFC, Colorad Rapids, LAFC, and Miami’s in-state rivals Orlando City too.

Inter Miami 2024 Schedule

All kick off times listed as ET

*CONCACAF Champions Cup match

**Leagues Cup match

Wednesday, February 21: 2-0 win vs Real Salt Lake - 1 assist for Messi

Sunday, February 25: 1-1 draw at LA Galaxy - 1 goal for Messi

Saturday, March 2: 5-0 win vs Orlando City - 2 goals for Messi, 2 g + 2 a for Suarez

*Wednesday, March 7: 2-2 draw at Nashville SC - 1 goal

Sunday, March 10: 2-3 defeat vs CF Montreal - Messi did not play

*Wednesday, March 13: 3-1 win vs Nashville SC - 1 goal, 1 assist for Messi

Saturday, March 16: 3-1 win at DC United - Messi did not play

Saturday, March 23: 4-0 defeat at New York Red Bulls - Messi did not play

Saturday, March 30: 1-1 draw vs New York City FC - Messi did not play

*Wednesday, April 3: 1-2 loss vs Monterrey - Messi did not play

Saturday, April 6: 2-2 draw vs Colorado Rapids - 1 goal for Messi, sets up 2nd goal

*Wednesday, April 10: 1-3 loss at Monterrey - 1 assist for Messi

Saturday, April 13: 3-2 win at Sporting Kansas City - 1 goal, 1 assist for Messi

Saturday, April 20: 3-1 win vs Nashville SC - 1 goal, 2 assists for Messi

Saturday, April 27: 4-1 win at New England Revolution - 2 goals, 1 assist for Messi

Saturday, May 4: 6-2 win vs New York Red Bulls - 1 goal, 5 assists for Messi

Saturday, May 11: 3-2 win at CF Montreal - Messi played 90 minutes

Wednesday, May 15: 0-0 draw at Orlando City - Messi did not play

Saturday, May 18: 1-0 win vs DC United - Messi played 90 minutes

Saturday, May 25: 2-1 win at Vancouver Whitecaps - Messi did not play

Wednesday, May 29: 3-1 defeat vs Atlanta United - 1 goal

Saturday, June 1: 3-3 draw vs St. Louis City SC - 1 goal

Saturday, September 14: 3-1 win at Philadelphia Union - 2 goals, 1 assist for Messi

Wednesday, September 18: 2-2 draw at Atlanta United - Messi played 29 minutes

Saturday, September 21: 1-1 draw at New York City FC - Messi played 90 minutes

Saturday, September 28: 1-1 draw vs Charlotte FC - 1 goal

Wednesday, October 2: 3-2 win at Columbus Crew - 2 goals

Messi did not feature for Inter Miami in these games due to Copa America with Argentina (which he won) and recovering from injury

Saturday, June 15: 2-1 win at Philadelphia Union

Wednesday, June 19: 2-1 win vs Columbus Crew

Saturday, June 29: 2-1 win at Nashville SC

Wednesday, July 3: 2-1 win at Charlotte FC

Saturday, July 6: 6-1 defeat at FC Cincinnati

Wednesday, July 17: 3-1 win vs Toronto FC

Saturday, July 20: 2-1 win vs Chicago Fire

**Saturday, July 27: 2-0 win at Puebla

**Saturday, August 4: 2-1 defeat at Tigres

**Thursday, August 8: 4-3 win vs Toronto FC

**Tuesday, August 13: 3-2 defeat at Columbus Crew

Saturday, August 24: 2-0 win vs FC Cincinnati

Saturday, August 31: 4-1 win at Chicago Fire

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