Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi is in the running for an unprecedented third MLS Most Valuable Player award Credit: Giorgio VIERA / AFP

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.

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