Lionel Messi, the iconic Inter Miami captain, etched his name deeper into Major League Soccer history on Saturday by surpassing Sebastian Giovinco’s longstanding record. The Argentine star achieved a landmark feat, becoming the quickest player in MLS to accumulate 50 or more goals and assists.
During a thrilling 4-2 victory over Toronto, Messi contributed a goal and two assists, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. This performance brought his career MLS statistics to 59 goals and 41 assists across 64 appearances.
The goal against Toronto also marked a significant career milestone for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. His tally now stands at 907 career goals and 410 career assists, underscoring his enduring brilliance on the pitch.
Messi joined Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain a few seasons ago, and his impact has been nothing short of transformative for the American club. The former Barcelona captain continues to dazzle with his exceptional playmaking and scoring ability.
With this record-breaking display, Messi once again proves why he is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, leaving fans and pundits in awe of his sustained excellence in MLS.