AT&T Goal of the Matchday: Lionel Messi Shines Again in Matchday 29 Victory
Lionel Messi, the forward for Inter Miami CF, has once again clinched the AT&T Goal of the Matchday award for Matchday 29, receiving 80% of the fan vote. This latest accolade marks Messi's sixth Goal of the Matchday win in 2025. In a standout performance, Messi scored the decisive goal in Inter Miami CF's 3-1 triumph over the LA Galaxy, showcasing his skill by maneuvering past defenders and slotting a precise low shot into the bottom corner from outside the box.
In second place is Evander, with 13.8% of the vote. The Brazilian player stunned the crowd with a powerful first-time strike from long range, finding the top corner in FC Cincinnati's 3-2 victory against his former team, the Portland Timbers, at Providence Park. Mark Delgado secured third place with 3.8% of the vote, as he capitalized on the LAFC press to curl a shot into the corner and open the scoring in a 2-0 win against the New England Revolution. Alexey Miranchuk claimed fourth place with 2.4% of the vote for his impressive left-footed curler into the bottom corner in Atlanta United's 3-1 defeat to the Colorado Rapids.
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In conclusion, Lionel Messi's exceptional goal-scoring prowess and technical ability have once again earned him the prestigious AT&T Goal of the Matchday award for Matchday 29, solidifying his status as a standout performer in the 2025 season.