Lionel Messi is not the only man making headlines in MLS, with Real Salt Lake star Chicho Arango scoring a 62-yard screamer from the halfway line.
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Colombian forward in fine formLeads Golden Boot race in 2024Bagged a hat-trick in latest gameWHAT HAPPENED?
The Colombia international forward is, like Inter Miami talisman Messi, another player that has been in fine form this season. He netted a hat-trick in his latest appearance, with RSL easing their way to a crushing 5-1 victory over Austin FC.
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Arango was the undoubted star of that show, as he landed himself a match ball and took control of the MLS Golden Boot race – with the South American up to 16 goals for the season, leaving him three in front of Christian Benteke and four clear of Inter Miami icons Messi and Luis Suarez.
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Arango opened the scoring against Austin in stunning style, as he took aim from just inside his own half. Having spotted Brad Stuver a long way off his line, Arango proceeded to fire a long-range effort over the goalkeeper's head that soared into the back of the net.