Lionel Messi was once again on the scoresheet as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by San Diego FC in MLS. Messi opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick, but San Diego fought back to earn a point after Anders Dreyer's brace cancelled out Miami's lead.
Despite Inter Miami dropping points, Messi produced another outstanding individual display and extended an incredible record that has continued since the 2026 World Cup final.
Messi Has Scored or Assisted in Every Start Since the World Cup
Remarkably, Messi has now scored or assisted in every match in which he has started for Inter Miami since the 2026 World Cup final.
Across those 10 matches, the Argentine has accumulated an incredible 17 goal contributions, consisting of 11 goals and six assists.
Here is the complete list:
- San Luis — 2 goals, 1 assist
- Nashville — 1 assist
- Philadelphia — 1 goal
- Toronto — 1 goal
- Montreal — 4 goals, 1 assist
- Atlanta — 1 assist
- Chicago — 1 assist
- Nashville — 1 goal
- Cruz Azul — 1 goal, 1 assist
- San Diego — 1 goal
The latest goal was particularly significant, too. His free-kick against San Diego took Messi's official career tally to an extraordinary 930 goals.
Messi's Performance vs San Diego
The 39-year-old once again demonstrated why he remains one of the most influential players in world football.
Lionel Messi vs San Diego:
- 1 goal
- 3 key passes
- 1 big chance created
- 5 shots on target
- 3 dribbles completed
- 5 ground duels won
- 4 recoveries
Messi's numbers underline just how heavily Inter Miami continue to rely on him. Even when the team cannot secure all three points, the Argentine remains capable of producing decisive moments and creating opportunities for his teammates.
His latest goal also comes just days after he scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in the Campeones Cup victory over Cruz Azul, another landmark in his extraordinary spell in MLS.
At 39, Messi continues to produce numbers that would be remarkable for players in their prime. With 930 official career goals and a goal contribution in every Inter Miami start since the World Cup final, his latest record is another reminder that his remarkable career is far from finished.