“With Inter Miami already in control of the Leagues Cup quarter-final, Messi finishes off Campana’s late assist against Charlotte to stretch the lead to 3–1, capping a dominant display with career goal number 815 and his eighth strike of the tournament.”
On a red-hot scoring streak, Messi nets again and pulls the strings for 90 minutes to guide Inter Miami through this Leagues Cup quarter-final, turning a tense knockout into a commanding rout.
In a Copa América semi-final, Messi finishes Enzo Fernández’s move to double Argentina’s lead over Canada and all but book their place in the final, adding career goal 838 and his 14th in the competition.
Inter Miami’s second against Nashville in this MLS Cup knockout tie comes from a Silvetti assist, with Messi doubling the lead before halftime to cap a 400th career assist landmark season and push his tally to goal 894.
With Inter Miami still feeling out their first Leagues Cup knockout tie, Messi latches onto Robert Taylor’s early pass to break the deadlock against Orlando City and continue his scorching start in Miami with career goal No. 811.
In a World Cup final seen as his last chance at the trophy, Messi breaks the deadlock against France with an ice-cold penalty under immense pressure, setting Argentina on their way and recording his 12th World Cup strike and 792nd career goal.