Messi's 46th championship title awaits him.

Messi became the all-time leading player in terms of trophies with 45 titles after Argentina's Copa America victory in mid-July. The 37-year-old star will break his own record as he and Inter Miami have the chance to win the Supporters' Shield (awarded to the team with the best record after the MLS qualifying round).

Messi (right) and his club Inter Miami are very close to winning the MLS Supporters' Shield.

Despite drawing their last three matches, Inter Miami could still secure the Supporters' Shield title with two games remaining if they win against direct competitor Columbus Crew (at 6:45 AM on October 3rd) away from home. If they draw, they only need two more points against Toronto FC (3 AM on October 6th) and New England Revolution (5 AM on October 20th); if they lose, they need to win both remaining matches. This situation suggests Inter Miami has a great opportunity to win their second league title, following their 2023 Leagues Cup victory, in which Messi played a significant role.

A prestigious award...

Waiting for Messi

Inter Miami currently has 65 points after 31 games, 7 points ahead of their Supporters' Shield rivals LA Galaxy (in the Western Conference), 8 points ahead of Columbus Crew (in the Eastern Conference), and 9 points ahead of FC Cincinnati. Columbus Crew has one game in hand, but they will soon face Inter Miami directly. Therefore, if Messi and his teammates win this crucial match, the Supporters' Shield race will likely be decided soon. If that happens, Messi will have time to rest and prepare for the MLS Cup playoffs starting at the end of October. Inter Miami has already secured a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs and a place in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Messi has played four matches since recovering from his injury sustained in the Copa America final. He managed to score three goals and provide one assist. These goals helped the Argentine star reach a career total of 841 goals.

After winning the Supporters' Shield, Messi will focus more on helping Inter Miami win the MLS Cup. This is the most prestigious and biggest championship title of the season in American soccer.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chuc-vo-dich-thu-46-cho-messi-185241001003406245.htm