The 38-year-old scored a goal and three assists to help the Herons come out on top at TQL Stadium on Sunday night. Messi’s tally puts him atop the leaderboard for the most goal contributions in a single MLS Cup playoffs campaign.

The feat saw Messi become the first player in the history of the sport to notch 1300 goal contributions (896 goals and 404 assists). If we compare it with Ronaldo, the Portuguese has 1213 goal contribution, while his stunning goal that has gone viral on social media was 954th of his career.

Lionel Messi will play his record sixth FIFA World Cup next year. Courtesy of a goal and three assists from Messi, Inter Miami defeated Cincinnati 4-0

The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are here, and Lionel Messi is red hot as Inter Miami advance through the postseason in search of their first MLS Cup.

Lionel Messi reached the legendary record of 1,300 career goal-contributions on Sunday with Inter Miami, prompting comparisons with legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Jordi Alba said Lionel Messi was unhappy with the latter’s controversial Barcelona exit as he mulls retirement.

Messi and Suarez Champions... of Uruguay 🏆Winners 4-0 last night in Cincinnati, in their MLS playoffs quarter-final, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have already been crowned champions this season...

As Vancouver Whitecaps advance in MLS playoffs, Thomas Muller discusses potential MLS Cup final against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.