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Lionel Messi could complete a historic MLS MVP three-peat, according to NYRB legend Bradley Wright-Phillips

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Bradley Wright-Phillips believes Lionel Messi is set to sweep the Golden Boot and MVP awards again, potentially completing a historic three-peat in the process. Lionel Messi continues to be the driving force behind Inter Miami’s season, and according to New York Red Bull legend Bradley Wright-Phillips , the Argentine is well on track to complete a historic three-peat as MLS MVP. The New York Red Bulls’ all-time leading scorer made his case in an interview with Deporte Total USA , leaving little doubt about where he stands. “ I’ve made the mistake of writing off Messi and saying, you know, maybe someone else will win it. Impossible. He wins the Golden Boot easily . If he wants on a day, he can just score three or four goals. It’s very hard to compete with that ,” he said, before adding on the MVP race: “ The man’s just too good. He’s one of my favourite players ever. Yeah, he’s going to win it all “. Should Messi claim MVP for a third straight year, he would become the first player in l

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