Messi reaches 900 goals faster than Ronaldo - Stats breakdown
Lionel Messi scores historic goal (photo: x.com/InterMiamiCF)
Lionel Messi has reached an astonishing milestone of 900 career goals. However, his landmark goal was not enough to help Inter Miami continue in the international tournament, according to the match result.
Chasing Ronaldo
In the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 against Nashville, the Argentine forward scored as early as the 7th minute. This goal marked the 900th professional goal for the 38-year-old striker.
ZURDAZO del 10 para abrir el marcador
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 18, 2026
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To reach this milestone, the Argentine needed 1,142 matches. His main rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, currently has 965 goals, but the Portuguese forward has played 170 more games.
Messi’s career goal breakdown:
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Barcelona – 672
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Argentina national team – 115
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Inter Miami – 81
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PSG – 32
Lionel Messi reaches incredible milestone of 900 career goals
Mascherano’s team suffers crucial draw
Despite an early goal from their captain, Inter Miami could not hold onto the lead. In the 74th minute, the opponents equalized – 1:1. Since the first leg had ended scoreless (0:0), Nashville advanced under the tournament’s away-goal rule.
For Javier Mascherano’s squad, this elimination was a painful blow, as the club was considered one of the favorites in the CONCACAF Champions League. Now, the Floridians will focus on the MLS domestic season.
Future of the legend
It’s worth noting that Messi recently extended his contract with Inter Miami until 2028.
This summer, Lionel also plans to defend the World Cup title with Argentina in what will be his final World Cup tournament.
Earlier, it was reported that a star player from the Ukrainian national team, who once played alongside Messi, announced his retirement.
