Lionel Messi scores 100th goal for Inter Miami during Campeones Cup game

Lionel Messi, the famed Argentine soccer star, scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a Campeones Cup match against Cruz Azul on September 16, 2026. The goal came in the 24th minute of the first half, following a pass from Luis Suárez. Messi, 39 years old, leaped to head the ball into the net, much to the delight of fans. His 100th goal marked the opening score, with Miami prevailing 1-0 against Cruz Azul in the annual matchup between the winner of the MLS Cup and the Liga MX champion.

Messi's move to Inter Miami in 2023, owned by David Beckham, saw him win his first MLS Cup title and claim the league's Golden Boot in 2025. This season, he leads the league with 19 goals and a league-high 13 assists. Messi's father, Jorge, passed away last month, and the club showed support for the player during this difficult time.

Among the numerous MLS players who have scored 100 goals, Messi remains the top scorer this season with 19 goals and the highest number of assists with 13. Last year, Messi set the record for the all-time Liga Cup scorer after Argentina's runner-up finish in the 2026 World Cup. Messi surpassed Kylian Mbappé, who reached a career total of 22 World Cup goals, winning his second consecutive Golden Boot.

Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on August 31, with his farewell match against Benin scheduled for October 6 in Buenos Aires.