Trending Now - Messi Reaches 900 Career Goals, Second Only to Ronaldo

WHO:

Lionel Messi, Argentina captain

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese forward

Inter Miami, professional football club

Nashville SC, professional football club

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona player

Pele, Brazilian footballer

WHAT:

Messi scored his 900th career goal in an official match.

Messi is the second men's player to reach 900 goals, joining Ronaldo.

Messi scored after just seven minutes in the match.

Messi has scored 81 goals in 92 appearances for Inter Miami since June 2023.

Messi has a total of 672 goals for Barcelona, 32 for Paris Saint-Germain, and 115 for the Argentina national team.

Messi scored 29 goals in the 2025 MLS regular season, earning the MLS Golden Boot.

Messi won the 2025 MLS MVP award, marking his second consecutive win.

Messi's most prolific year was 2012, with 91 goals scored.

WHERE:

Geodis Park, Tennessee, USA

Inter Miami, located in Miami, Florida

WHEN:

Messi scored his 900th goal on March 18th, 2026.

Messi's professional debut with Barcelona was on October 16th, 2004.

Ronaldo reached 900 goals in September 2024.

WHY:

Messi's goal-scoring efforts contributed to his team's success in winning the League Cup and MLS Cup.

HOW:

Messi scored by picking up a pass in the box, cutting to his left, and firing back across goal.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 05:27 UTC)

Lionel Messi made history on March 18, 2026, by scoring his 900th career goal during a match at Geodis Park in Tennessee, making him the second men's player to reach this milestone alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine captain found the back of the net just seven minutes into the game, bringing his total to 81 goals in 92 appearances for Inter Miami since joining the club in June 2023. Messi's remarkable scoring record includes 672 goals for Barcelona, 32 for Paris Saint-Germain, and 115 for the Argentina national team, and his efforts have played a crucial role in his team's success, including winning the League Cup and MLS Cup.