Messi claimed his first MLS Golden Boot and also staked his claim to a second straight Most Valuable Player award with a bravura performance that saw Inter rally to clinch third place in the Eastern Conference.

Instead of silverware, Postecoglou leaves Forest with an unwanted record -- his reign of less than six weeks is the shortest of any permanent Premier League manager.

Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked on Saturday after just eight matches in charge.