Lionel Messi has added another landmark to his extraordinary career, scoring for Inter Miami against Philadelphia Union to take his career tally to 922 goals, according to the live figures being reported around the match.
The Argentine produced another decisive moment for Inter Miami as they faced Philadelphia in MLS, continuing a remarkable scoring record that has followed him from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, Argentina and now Major League Soccer.
Another milestone for Messi
The significance of the goal goes beyond the result.
At 39, Messi continues to add to a career tally that already places him among the most prolific goalscorers football has ever seen.
His 900th career goal came earlier in 2026, meaning this latest strike represents another milestone just months after he entered the 900-goal club.
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Now, with his total reaching 922, Messi has moved another step closer to the next major landmark.
Messi remains Inter Miami's difference-maker
Inter Miami have endured a challenging period recently, including a heavy MLS defeat to Nashville and elimination from the Leagues Cup.
Messi's availability has therefore been particularly important.
The Argentine had also recently returned to action following the death of his father, with Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos saying before the Philadelphia match that Messi appeared comfortable and composed on the pitch. [Reuters +1]
Against Philadelphia, he once again showed why Miami continue to depend on him.
The 922-goal journey continues
Messi's scoring numbers have been built across an extraordinary career.
Barcelona provided the foundation, Paris Saint-Germain added another chapter, while his move to Inter Miami has allowed him to continue rewriting his personal records in MLS.
His international career has also contributed heavily to the total, with Messi having played a central role in Argentina's recent success.
And despite entering the latter stages of his career, the goals have continued to arrive.
The latest one takes the figure to 922.
Another number for the history books
For Messi, the milestone is another reminder of the extraordinary longevity of his career.
The numbers themselves tell only part of the story. His goals have come in league matches, domestic cups, European competition, international football and major tournaments ā often while carrying enormous expectations.
Now MLS has become another stage for the Argentine to continue adding to that legacy.
And if this latest goal is any indication, 922 will not be the final number we celebrate.
Fan Debate
āā½ Goal: Is Messi the greatest goalscorer football has ever seen?
āš„ Fire: Can Messi reach 950 career goals?
āš² Shock: Did you expect Messi to still be scoring at this rate at 39?
āš Like: Which Messi goal is your favourite?
āš¬ Comment: How many career goals do you think Messi will finish with?
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