Lionel Messi edges closer to 900 career goals after netting his third of the Major League Soccer season, powering Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over DC United. The win marks Miami’s second triumph in the league campaign.
Match Highlights
At M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Messi’s Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning curling strike from the edge of the box. Messi doubled the lead ten minutes later, latching onto a precise through ball from Mateo Silvetti and chipping the ball over advancing goalkeeper Sean Johnson.
DC United mounted a comeback after halftime, with forward Tai Baribo pulling one back in the 75th minute. Miami’s defense stood firm in the final stages to secure the points.
Messi’s Milestone Moment
The Argentine star’s deft finish represented his 80th goal for Inter Miami and elevated his professional tally to 899. Just one shy of the landmark 900, Messi’s record includes 672 goals at Barcelona, 32 at Paris Saint-Germain, and 115 for Argentina. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner celebrates his 39th birthday in June.
Standings Boost
The result propels the defending MLS champions to third place in the Eastern Conference, accumulating six points from three matches. Inter Miami had visited the White House for a reception with President Donald Trump earlier in the week.
