Lionel Messi continued his extraordinary run in the 2026 MLS season, leading Inter Miami to a commanding 4-2 victory over Toronto in the Eastern Conference. The Argentine legend was the star of the show, directly contributing to three of the four goals.
Match Summary: A Family Affair
The “Albiceleste” connection was on full display:
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Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring in the 44th minute.
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Luis Suarez and Sergio Reguilon added the second and third goals, both assisted by Messi.
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The Goal: Messi capped off his performance by scoring the fourth goal himself in the 75th minute.
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Historic Milestone: Faster Than Anyone
With his goal and two assists, Messi has officially become the fastest player to reach 100 goal contributions in MLS history, breaking the previous record held by Sebastian Giovinco. Since joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, Messi’s stats are staggering:
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MLS Appearances: 64 matches.
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MLS Stats: 59 goals and 41 assists.
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Career Totals: 907 goals and 410 assists.
Messi strikes! 💥
Leo becomes the fastest player in MLS history with 100 goal contributions. pic.twitter.com/PYEfsbWaxy
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 9, 2026
