Messi has been named MLS footballer of the week for the first time

Legendary Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been awarded the best player of the ninth game week in MLS.

Over the weekend, Messi managed to score a goal and provide an assist to Diego Gomez in the match against Sporting Kansas City, with Inter Miami winning 3-2.

This is the first Player of the Week award for the Argentine forward in MLS.

So far in the current MLS season, Messi has played 5 matches, scoring 5 goals, and providing 5 assists. This is the best performance in the league's history.

On April 21st, Inter Miami will play against Nashville.