Lionel Messi reached another major milestone with Inter Miami on Wednesday, scoring his 100th goal for the club during the 2026 Campeones Cup final against Cruz Azul at Nu Stadium in Miami.
Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute. He headed a cross from Luis Suarez into the net to give Inter Miami a 1-0 lead. The goal made Messi the first player in Inter Miami history to score 100 goals across all competitions. He reached the milestone in just 115 appearances for the club.
Cruz Azul was a familiar opponent for Messi. The Mexican club was also the team he faced when he made his Inter Miami debut in 2023. Messi scored a late free-kick in that match to help Miami secure a 2-1 victory in the Leagues Cup.
Three years later, Cruz Azul once again became the opponent for another important moment in Messi’s Inter Miami career. This time, Messi scored the opening goal and also helped create the second. His corner kick was headed into the net by Casemiro, giving Inter Miami a 2-0 victory.
The win gave Inter Miami their first Campeones Cup title. It was also an important result for new head coach Cristian Gonzalez, who made his debut in charge of the team.
The victory added another trophy to Inter Miami’s growing collection since Messi joined the club in July 2023. During his time in Miami, the club has won the Leagues Cup in 2023, the Supporters’ Shield in 2024, the MLS Cup in 2025 and the Campeones Cup in 2026.
Messi has also continued to produce impressive individual numbers. In 2025, he recorded 29 goals and 19 assists for 48 total goal contributions. He also became the first player to win the Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player award in consecutive seasons, according to the information provided.
Messi’s international career has also entered a new stage. He announced his retirement from the Argentina national team earlier this year, while the Argentine Football Association has invited him to take part in a farewell match against Benin in Buenos Aires on October 6.
With his 100th Inter Miami goal, Messi has added another memorable achievement to his career in Major League Soccer. His goals and performances have played a major role in the club’s success since his arrival in 2023.