Another football match, another record for Lionel Messi. This is what he does.The football icon is now thrilling crowds in America as he stars for Inter Miami and it was no different in a 3-2 win over DC United.GettyMessi is showcasing his elite ability, despite his age[/caption]The 38-year-old is now the fastest player to reach 70 goal contributions in MLS history thanks to an assist and two goals at Chase Stadium.The Argentine World Cup winner was at it from the off, too.After 35 minutes he showcased his exceptional playmaking skills by playing a superb ball in behind for Tadeo Allende to slot beyond Luis Barraza.Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke tried to spoil the party with a well-guided header seven minutes into the second period.But Messi took it upon himself to ensure Inter Miami got the win.Just moments after the equaliser he saw a shot flicked onto the bar by Barraza following a clever run inside from the right.His first goal was made in Barcelona as Jordi Alba drifted inside before slotting in a slide-rule pass to his teammate, and Messi struck home with finesse from just inside the box.Inter Miami could have been 3-1 up after 71 minutes but fellow Argentine Mateo Silvetti missed a penalty after being upended by Barraza.It wouldn’t be a Messi show without a long range striker either and he duly obliged in the 85th minute, curling home from 20 yards.And that took him to 71 goal contributions in total during his MLS spell.GettyMessi will still have dreams of playing at the 2026 World Cup and performances like this will help[/caption]Jacob Murrell did score for DC United late on but in the seventh minute of stoppage time, allowing Messi and Miami to close out the win.Messi’s 71 goals and assists came in just 46 matches, that’s nine ahead of ex-Arsenal star Carlos Vela who held the record previously.He impressed during a six-season stint in America, winning the MLS Cup, two Supporters’ Shields, and a US Open Cup.He was a three-time MLS All-Star too, as well as the 2019 MVP.Messi won the same award last year and will, of course, be a frontrunner this campaign too.He hasn’t yet won a Golden Boot, which Vela managed in 2019, but he is now in top spot after his double against DC United.GettyMessi and ex-Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Alba put Inter Miami fifth in the MLS Eastern Conference[/caption]The goals took him above ex-Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest striker Sam Surridge, who has 21 for Nashville SC.After the match, Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano added: “Another normal night for Leo, which is totally abnormal for any other player.“Messi’s ability not only to score, but to create plays for his team, to find situations and carry the team on his shoulders when we needed him most and were having difficulties, that is what we always say it is an advantage to have him and we were able to benefit from that.”Fastest to 70 MLS goal contributionsLionel Messi – 46 matches (2025)Carlos Vela – 55 matches (2019)Sebastian Giovinco – 61 matches (2016)Cucho Hernandez – 69 matches (2024)Josef Martinez – 70 matches (2019)Robbie Keane – 70 matches (2014)