Messi has another team trophy to hoist, which would mean another parade for Fort Lauderdale to plan along the beach after the Florida Panthers set the bar in June.

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi added another award to his collection on Thursday. Messi became the first recipient of the MARCA America Award, presented by the Spain-based media company.

Inter Miami's rise to a historic MLS season was years in the making, anchored by the arrival of Lionel Messi and a meticulously constructed roster designed to complement the GOAT.