Decisive in MLS, Messi just one goal away from 900 in his career 🎥 | OneFootball

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·8 March 2026

Decisive in MLS, Messi just one goal away from 900 in his career 🎥

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Lionel Messi once again made the difference for Inter Miami this Saturday (7).

And he is now just one goal away from reaching 900 in his career. 


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With the contribution of the 38-year-old number 10, the Florida franchise defeated DC United away from home by 2 x 1.

The match was played at M&T Bank Stadium in front of 72,076 spectators. 

It was the second consecutive win for the current MLS champion this season.

De Paul opened the scoring in the 17th minute.

Messi left his mark ten minutes later.

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DC United pulled one back in the final stretch, in the 75th minute.

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Inter Miami moved up to third place in the Eastern Conference after three rounds. See the full standings here.

Messi had already scored twice in the win over Orlando City. He now has three and is at the top of the scoring chart.

On Wednesday (11), the opponent will be Nashville away. The match is part of the second round of the Concacaf Champions Cup. 


This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.


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