Messi in 2025: A Key Year for the GOAT at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi faces 2025 with extra motivation. After a season in which Inter Miami CF fell short of success in the MLS playoffs, the Argentine star seeks redemption in his second full season in the league. Furthermore, this year marks the end of his contract with the Florida club.
Will Messi renew his contract? It’s a very real possibility, and the club even hopes so. However, in football, as in life, nothing is certain. Therefore, every moment of Messi’s magic in the United States should be enjoyed to the fullest, because it could be the end of an era.
Throughout the 2025 season, Messi’s performance has been thoroughly analyzed. Here, at Alofoke Deportes, we present a summary of his most outstanding performances, with statistics and relevant data.Messi’s Statistics in 2025:
Matches played: 38
Goals: 32
Assists: 16
Match Summary:September 24: New York City FC 0-4 Inter MiamiMessi anota dos goles para Inter MiamiMessi led Miami’s victory over NYCFC with two goals and an assist, securing a playoff spot and moving up to third place in the Eastern Conference.
September 20: Inter Miami 3-2 D.C. United
Lionel Messi marca dos goles y da una asistencia en la victoria del Inter MiamiAnother stellar performance by Messi, this time against D.C. United, helped keep Inter Miami in the race for the Supporters’ Shield. The Argentine participated in all three goals, solidifying the team’s position in the Eastern Conference playoffs. His two goals put him at the top of the MLS goalscoring chart.
September 16: Inter Miami 3-1 Seattle Sounders
Messi anota un gol con un hermoso disparoMessi was key in the victory against the Sounders, scoring a goal and providing an assist. This propelled Inter Miami to fifth place in the Eastern Conference.September 13: Charlotte FC 3-0 Inter MiamiA bittersweet night for Messi, who missed a penalty. Inter Miami suffered a defeat against Charlotte FC, falling to seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
August 31: Seattle Sounders 3-0 Inter Miami
Inter Miami was defeated by the Sounders in the Leagues Cup final. Messi had a chance to score, but missed a shot from close range.
August 27: Inter Miami 3-1 Orlando City
Lionel Messi anota un gol en el minuto 88 para el Inter MiamiMessi, after overcoming an injury, scored two goals in the victory over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup semi-final.
August 16: Inter Miami 3-1 LA Galaxy
Messi muestra su magia con este golMessi returned from an injury with a goal and an assist, leading Inter Miami’s victory against LA Galaxy.August 2: Inter Miami 2-2 Necaxa (Miami wins 5-4 on penalties)Messi suffered an injury that forced him to leave the field at 11 minutes. Despite this, Miami managed to win on penalties.
Miami gana gracias a las asistencias de MessiMessi returned from a suspension and provided two assists to secure Miami’s victory over Atlas in the Leagues Cup.July 19: New York Red Bulls 1-5 Inter MiamiMessi lidera al Inter Miami contra los Red BullsMessi shined with two goals and two assists in Inter Miami’s victory against the Red Bulls.July 16: FC Cincinnati 3-0 Inter MiamiMessi failed to score, and Inter Miami’s winning streak came to an end against FC Cincinnati.July 12: Inter Miami 2-1 Nashville SCMessi marca un gol de tiro libre para el Inter MiamiMessi scored a free kick goal and another goal, extending his record of consecutive goals in the MLS.Messi aprovecha un error del portero para marcar el segundo golJuly 9: New England Revolution 1-2 Inter MiamiMessi continued to make history, setting a new MLS record by scoring multiple goals in four consecutive matches.July 5: CF Montreal 1-4 Inter MiamiMessi led Inter Miami in their return to MLS, scoring a goal and assisting on another, demonstrating his continued impact on the team.June 29: Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Inter MiamiMessi faced his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, in a match that resulted in a defeat for Inter Miami in the Club World Cup.
June 23: Inter Miami 2-2 Palmeiras
On the eve of his birthday, Messi played a match in which Inter Miami tied against Palmeiras in the Club World Cup.
June 19: Inter Miami 2-1 Porto
Messi scored a free-kick goal, his 50th goal for Inter Miami, securing the victory in the Club World Cup.
June 14: Inter Miami 0-0 Al Ahly
Messi and Inter Miami tied against Al Ahly in the first match of the Club World Cup.May 31: Inter Miami 5-1 Columbus CrewMessi anota dos goles para el Inter MiamiMessi had a stellar performance, with two goals and three assists, breaking Gonzalo Higuaín’s goal record for Inter Miami.May 28: Inter Miami 4-2 CF MontrealMessi anota un gol para el Inter MiamiMessi and Luis Suárez led the victory against Montreal, each with two goals and an assist.May 24: Philadelphia Union 3-3 Inter MiamiMessi anota un gol de tiro libreMessi rescued a point for Inter Miami with a free kick goal and an assist in the draw against Philadelphia Union.May 18: Orlando City 3-0 Inter MiamiInter Miami suffered a defeat against Orlando City, which led Messi to express his frustration.May 14: San Jose Earthquakes 3-3 Inter MiamiMessi contributed with assists in the draw against San Jose Earthquakes.May 10: Minnesota United 4-1 Inter MiamiMessi scored a goal in the defeat against Minnesota United, suffering the biggest loss in a match since he joined Inter Miami.May 3: Inter Miami 4-1 New York Red BullsMessi anota un gol para el Inter Miami
