MIAMI - Lionel Messi was named the MLS MVP Of The First Five Minutes Of MLS Cup 2025 by the collected executives of Major League Soccer as the final game of the season kicked off for 2025.

“His workrate was tremendous and he was easily the best player out there,” stated one league executive.

“I think we can all agree he was the MLS MVP of the first five minutes,” stated another league executive.

Sources indicate that Messi is shortlisted to be the MVP of the second five minutes of MLS 2025, as well. However it remains to be seen if he will be nominated to be the MVP of the first half.

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Messi is also nominated as MVP of the starting lineup.