Messi Again Takes Landon Donovan MLS MVP Trophy

By Anonymous (not verified), December 9, 2025

For Immediate Release
MLS Communications

ASSET ALERT: Inter Miami CF Forward Lionel Messi Receives 2025 Landon Donovan MLS MVP Trophy

Messi received the trophy from MLS Commissioner Don Garber at Chase Stadium in South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE (Tuesday, December 9, 2025) – Earlier today, MLS Commissioner Don Garber presented Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi with the 2025 Landon Donovan MLS MVP at Chase Stadium. The trophy was delivered by Inter Miami CF U16 captain and 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Nash Dearmin to present to the Argentine legend. With the honor, Messi became the first player in MLS history to win the award in consecutive seasons.

Assets from today’s Landon Donovan MLS MVP trophy presentation can be found below:

Video from today’s award presentation can be found HERE (Credit: Major League Soccer).
A soundbyte of Lionel Messi discussing the honor is available HERE (Credit: Major League Soccer).
Please click HERE for photos from today’s event and credit Getty Images.

Messi, the 2025 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi winner, led the league with 29 goals and 48 total goal contributions in the 2025 regular season. In the postseason, Messi’s 15 goal contributions (six goals, nine assists) across the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs helped the Herons earn their first MLS Cup presented by Audi trophy. One of the most decorated players in the history of the sport, Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023 and quickly made his mark in the league, helping the Herons win Leagues Cup 2023 before leading the club to an MLS-best 74 points en route to the Supporters’ Shield title in 2024 and earning his first Landon Donovan MLS MVP award after totaling 20 goals and 16 assists.