Messi Contenders for MLS Player of the Season and Busquets on MVP Ballot

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, the Argentinian forward, has been named as a candidate for the MLS Player of the Season award, a reflection of his ongoing impact in the league since joining in 2023. This season, a field of 30 players is contending for the prize, underscoring the depth of MLS talent and the competition across clubs. Messi’s teammate Sergio Busquets has also earned recognition, being nominated for the league’s Most Valuable Player award, highlighting the strong influence of this back-to-back Barcelona midfield pairing in the team’s push for success. Each MLS club can nominate players for the MVP, with the rule that no more than two players from the same club may appear on the final MVP ballot. (Source: MLS official site)