Lionel Messi reaches 100 goals with Inter Miami in the conquest of the Campeones Cup
The Argentine star Lionel Messi continues to write his legend in American soccer. On this occasion, the Inter Miami captain reached the historic figure of 100 goals in the pink club’s jersey, opening the scoring in the Campeones Cup match against Cruz Azul, a representative of Mexican soccer.
The goal arrived in the 24th minute, when Messi connected with a precise header following a masterful cross from the Uruguayan Luis Suárez. This score not only represented a personal statistical milestone for the ’10’, but it was also the necessary boost for the Florida team to head toward securing their first title of the season.
A key triumph for the Las Garzas project
The victory in the Campeones Cup comes at a decisive moment for Inter Miami, providing a necessary respite for a squad that was looking to consolidate its hierarchy on the continent. The match was also marked by the debut of Cristian ‘Kily’ González on the bench, who took over as head coach with the goal of getting the team back on track.
The conquest of this trophy reaffirms Lionel Messi’s impact on the club’s structure, adding a new success to his personal trophy cabinet since his arrival in MLS in 2023.
Messi’s honors in Miami
With this new trophy, the Argentine continues to accumulate successes in his time in MLS. Messi’s history with Inter Miami includes:
- 2023 Leagues Cup
- 2024 Supporters’ Shield
- 2025 MLS Cup
- Campeones Cup
It is worth remembering that Messi’s history against Cruz Azul is special, as it was precisely against this same rival, in July 2023, where the Argentine began his goal-scoring tally with the team, scoring a decisive free-kick goal in his official debut.
