Messi nears 900 career goals as Inter Miami defeat DC United
Lionel Messi is on the verge of another remarkable milestone after scoring in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over DC United. The Argentine star netted his 899th career goal with a stylish finish, helping his team secure their second Major League Soccer victory of the season. Messi now has 80 goals for Miami and continues to add to his legendary tally. The win pushes Miami up to third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Match highlights
- Lionel Messi scored his third goal of the season in the 27th minute with a deft chip at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium.
- The win marks Inter Miami’s second victory of the MLS season, moving them to six points from three games.
- Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring for Miami in the 17th minute with a curling shot.
- Tai Baribo pulled a goal back for DC United in the 75th minute, but Miami held on for the win.
- Messi now has 899 career goals, just one away from the 900-goal milestone.
