Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi clenches his right hand while celebrating his goal during the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference semifinal second leg against Atlanta United FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Nov. 9, 2024.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami is Major League Soccer's MVP after factoring into a league-high 36 goals - scoring 20, assisting on 16 others — for the highest rate per 90 minutes in MLS history.