Messi Reaches 49 Trophies as Inter Miami Star Marks Campeones Cup With 100th Club Goal

Lionel Messi added another extraordinary chapter to his career on Wednesday night as Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2–0 to win the Campeones Cup.

The victory gave Miami their first Campeones Cup title, while Messi was once again at the centre of the occasion.

The Argentine opened the scoring with a header before setting up Casemiro for the second goal, combining a landmark individual achievement with another piece of silverware.

A Trophy and a Milestone in the Same Night

Messi's latest triumph is being counted by several outlets as the 49th team trophy of his career, extending his record haul of major honours.

The number has some variation depending on how different organisations classify his titles, with MLS itself describing the Campeones Cup as his 48th trophy. Regardless of the counting method, Messi remains the most decorated player in football history by the commonly used trophy tallies.

The latest success also means Inter Miami have now won a trophy in every season since Messi arrived in South Florida.

His Miami collection began with the 2023 Leagues Cup, followed by the 2024 Supporters' Shield and 2025 MLS Cup. The Campeones Cup now joins those honours.

Messi Scores His 100th Inter Miami Goal

The night became even more significant when Messi reached another landmark.

His 24th-minute header against Cruz Azul was his 100th goal for Inter Miami, arriving in his 115th appearance for the club.

Luis Suárez supplied the cross, with Messi finding the net with a header — an unusual way for the Argentine to reach such a major scoring milestone.

It also meant Messi's 100th Miami goal came while competing for another trophy, making the occasion even more memorable.

Inter Miami Finally Claim the Campeones Cup

The Campeones Cup brings together the reigning MLS Cup and Liga MX champions.

Inter Miami controlled the final strongly enough to prevent Cruz Azul from finding a response after Messi's opener.

Casemiro eventually settled the contest, heading home Messi's late delivery to make it 2–0.

The result also ended a recent run of Mexican dominance in the competition and gave Miami their first Campeones Cup crown.

Another Chapter in Messi's Miami Era

When Messi arrived in 2023, Inter Miami had never won a major trophy.

Three years later, the club's trophy cabinet looks very different.

The Argentine has been directly involved in each of the club's trophy-winning seasons, helping transform Miami into one of the most successful sides in the MLS era.

At 39, Messi continues to add milestones to a career that already includes the FIFA World Cup, Copa América titles, Champions League crowns and domestic championships in Spain, France and the United States.

Now another trophy has been added — alongside a 100th goal that will make the Campeones Cup particularly memorable.

Fan Debate

⚽ Goal: Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal and another trophy in the same night.

🔥 Fire: 49 trophies and still adding to the collection.

😲 Shock: A 100th club goal arriving with a header.

👍 Like: Inter Miami's trophy-winning run since Messi's arrival.

💬 Comment: Where does this Campeones Cup rank among Messi's achievements at Inter Miami?