Lionel Messi is close to breaking yet another record: the Inter Miami all-time scoring record.
The Argentine’s journey in MLS couldn’t be off to a greater start — helping his club secure their first ever piece of hardware when Inter Miami defeated Nashville on penalties in the Leagues Cup. He was the tournament's top scorer, most valuable player, scored in the final, and in every game played.
As incredible as Messi's impact was for The Herons in this tournament, the No. 10's scoring pace in his year with the club might see the 36-year-old break a record few thought he could achieve so quickly after arriving in the MLS. He's on pace to establishing himself as a legend in yet another club.
How many goals is Lionel Messi away from breaking Leonardo Campana’s Inter Miami scoring record?
Barcelona, Argentina and now Inter Miami's all-time goalscorer?
Over a year since being unveiled as an Inter Miami player, Messi is just a handful of goals away from holding another record, but this time in Fort Lauderdale.
As of the current 2024 MLS Season, Lionel Messi has scored a total of 30 goals for Inter Miami and is only three goals away from breaking the club’s all-time scoring record — a record held by current teammate, Leonardo Campana.
Campana began his career at Inter Miami in 2022 and has played a total of 97 games for the Florida club, scoring .33 goals per match.
Messi, who began playing for Inter Miami in 2023, has scored .86 goals per match and has registered 30 goals in just 37 games.
Do you think the Argentine magician will be able to break the record before the end of the season?