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Landon Donovan MLS MVP: Lionel Messi has been named the Most Valuable Player of the Major League Soccer (MLS) for the 2024 season, claiming the Landon Donovan MLS MVP title by capping off a remarkable season in which he led Inter Miami CF to unprecedented heights. The Argentine icon’s impact on the field was undeniable, as he helped Miami secure their first-ever Supporters' Shield title and set a new MLS single-season points record with 74.

Messi’s individual performance was equally extraordinary. Despite missing games due to injury and international commitments with the Copa América, he finished the season with 36 goal contributions (20 goals and 16 assists), the fifth-highest single-season total in league history.

Messi played just 19 matches and accumulated 1,485 minutes, yet his ability to influence the game was unmatched. He averaged a record-breaking 2.18 goal contributions per 90 minutes, scoring or assisting in 15 of those 19 appearances, and registering multiple goal contributions 11 times.