Lionel Messi scores another magical free kick and reaches a stunning career milestone
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Lionel Messi once again delivered a night destined to be remembered in the annals of world football. The Argentine maestro rescued Inter Miami with a stunning free-kick goal against San Diego FC, bringing his official career tally to an astonishing 930 goals.
The game started unfavorably for Inter Miami when Anders Dreyer put San Diego FC ahead in the 12th minute. However, when the stakes were highest, the No. 10 rose to the occasion. In the 24th minute, following a foul just outside the penalty area, Messi unleashed a perfectly curved free kick that sailed over the wall, rebounded off the post, and slipped past goalkeeper CJ dos Santos. This exquisite strike marked his 20th goal of the 2026 MLS season, further cementing his position as the league’s top scorer.
101 goals in Florida and a relentless pace
At 39 years old, the football genius from Rosario continues breaking records effortlessly. Only days after netting his 100th goal for Inter Miami during the Campeones Cup triumph over Cruz Azul, Messi has already pushed that tally to 101 goals in an Inter Miami jersey. His influence on the pitch remains profound, boasting 11 assists in 22 league matches, underlining his all-encompassing role in the team’s offensive success.