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Lionel Messi, remarkable in a limited Inter Miami season, named MLS MVP

Lionel Messi’s first full season in MLS ended without the championship trophy, but his remarkable campaign garnered the league’s top individual honor.

MLS on Friday announced Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar won the MVP award, finishing ahead of Columbus Crew forward Juan “Cucho” Hernández.

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Messi was first in the media and player voting with 43.