Messi Nears 900th Career Goal Milestone

Argentine soccer legend scores 899th goal for Inter Miami in MLS match.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine soccer player, is just one goal away from reaching the historic milestone of 900 career goals. Messi scored his 899th official career goal while playing for his new club, Inter Miami, in a recent MLS match.

Why it matters

Messi is widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time, and reaching 900 career goals would cement his legacy as an all-time great. This achievement would be a significant milestone in Messi's storied career and would draw even more attention to the growing popularity of MLS in the United States.

The details

In Inter Miami's latest MLS match, Messi found the back of the net once again, adding to a brace he had scored earlier in the game. This goal brought Messi's official career total to 899 goals, leaving him just one shy of the coveted 900-goal milestone.

  • Messi scored his 899th goal in a recent MLS match for Inter Miami.

The players

Lionel Messi

A legendary Argentine soccer player who is widely considered one of the greatest of all time. Messi recently joined MLS club Inter Miami and is close to reaching 900 career goals.

Inter Miami

The MLS club that Lionel Messi currently plays for, based in Miami, Florida.

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What’s next

Messi will have the opportunity to score his 900th career goal in Inter Miami's next MLS match.

The takeaway

Messi's impending 900th goal milestone is a testament to his unparalleled skill and longevity as one of the greatest soccer players in history. His move to MLS has helped to further grow the sport's popularity in the United States.