Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has moved closer to the historic 1,000-career-goal milestone after scoring and providing an assist in Inter Miami’s 2-1 comeback victory over New England Revolution.
The 39-year-old delivered the impressive performance on Sunday, November 1, 2026, helping his team secure all three points in the Major League Soccer encounter.
Inter Miami initially fell behind before Messi set up Germán Berterame for the equaliser in the 69th minute.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner then completed the comeback by scoring the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
Following the match, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Messi had reached 937 career goals and 428 assists across club and international football.
The latest achievement leaves the Argentine just 63 goals away from reaching the remarkable 1,000-goal milestone.
Messi’s continued performances have further added to his remarkable football legacy, with the forward maintaining his influence at Inter Miami despite being in the later stages of his playing career.
His latest goal and assist have also generated renewed interest in the possibility of him joining the exclusive 1,000-goal club.
🪄🇦🇷 Lionel Messi reached 937 career goals and 428 career assists by delivering a goal and an assist for Inter Miami overnight. https://t.co/pxomX6fq1M
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 2, 2026
