Messi finalist for third straight MLS MVP award

MIAMI, NOV 13: Lionel Messi is among the finalists for the 2026 Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award, putting the Argentine superstar in line for an unprecedented third straight MVP honor.

The Inter Miami captain was named MVP in 2024 and 2025, becoming the second player to win the trophy twice after Preki, who won it in 1997 and 2003.

Messi was the top scorer in the regular season with 26 goals in 31 matches for Miami, who will be chasing a second straight title when the playoffs begin next week.

Sullivan, who scored nine goals, is also a finalist for Young Player of the Year alongside New York Red Bull's Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti.�"AFP