“Robert Taylor again picks out Messi against Atlanta United, and the Argentine’s second of the night quickly turns Inter Miami’s lead into a commanding 2–0 cushion in this Leagues Cup group rout, taking him to career goal No. 810.”
Messi delivers a dominant brace and slick assist in just 77 minutes, effectively deciding Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup group clash with Atlanta United almost single-handedly at age 36.
Retaking the lead at 2–2, Messi meets Fàbregas’ pass with a difficult right-foot half-volley, catching it sweetly as it rises and driving it past Villarreal to secure the 3–2 win and his 390th career goal.
From a central position against Racing Santander, Messi calmly uses his right foot to break the deadlock with a composed low finish, setting Barcelona on their way before this routine league strike quietly becomes career goal 213 and his 128th in La Liga.
In extra time of the 2022 World Cup final with Argentina pegged back to 2–2 by France, Messi restores the lead to 3–2, edging him toward the one trophy missing from his legacy and marking his 13th World Cup goal.
Against his favored victims Racing Santander, Messi meets a bouncing ball with a crisp right-foot half-volley that skips through the crowded box to seal a 3–0 win and bring up La Liga goal number 129 in his career tally of 214.