Lionel Messi is 39 years old and still making defenders look absolutely ridiculous

Enjoy some Messi magic on your Monday morning.

By Sam Cooper · Planet Football

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:22 AM

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Sam Cooper highlights Lionel Messi's enduring brilliance following his decisive winning goal for Inter Miami against New England Revolution.
Messi scored in the 83rd minute after combining with teammate Telasco Segovia to secure the comeback victory.
The strike marked Messi's 26th goal of the MLS campaign, putting him four goals clear in the Golden Boot race.

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Writer Sam Cooper argues that Lionel Messi continues to prove he will not quietly fade away in MLS, highlighting his brilliant winning goal in Inter Miami's comeback victory over New England Revolution. The 39-year-old scored an 83rd-minute winner after evading defenders and combining with Telasco Segovia, marking his 26th goal of the regular season.

Cooper notes that Messi now leads the MLS scoring charts by four goals and boasts 39 goal contributions in 30 games. While Inter Miami cannot catch Eastern Conference leaders Nashville, they have secured a playoff spot, putting Messi in position to pursue a second consecutive MLS Cup and back-to-back Golden Boots.

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Lionel Messi is 39 years old and still making defenders look absolutely ridiculous

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