In the 11th round of the 2024 MLS season, Miami International will face the New York Red Bulls. After 2 minutes of passing and shooting, Messi ushered in the milestone of 1,200 goals in his career!
After his comeback, Messi participated in scoring goals every game, making an average of passes in the last 3 games, scoring twice and scoring 3 goals in the last 2 games. In seven MLS games this season, Messi has been involved in scoring every game, with a total of 13 goals.
In the game against New England, Messi scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist, and was elected the best player in the 10th round, and was also selected as the best player in April with 4 games and 10 goals.
On March 23, in the absence of Messi due to injury, Inter Miami lost 0-4 away to the New York Red Bulls. Messi is in good form since his comeback, and with the home game, Inter Miami are clearly looking for revenge. It is worth mentioning that Messi scored his first MLS goal against the New York Red Bulls.
In the 30th minute of the game, Van Zele scored from the top of the line to give the New York Red Bulls the lead. In the 48th minute, Messi crossed from the right side of the field, Rojas scored from a distance, and Miami International equalized. Only 1 minute later, Suarez split the ball, and Messi scored with a long-range shot with his left foot, 2-1!
After a pass and a shot within two minutes, Messi set a series of records. First of all, Messi continued his record of scoring goals per game this season, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists in 11 appearances, and participating in 19 goals, which is Messi's 11th consecutive goal involvement since December 2018.
Secondly, Messi was involved in 18 goals in the first eight league games of the season, breaking the record set by Henry in 2012 with 14 goals in the first eight games of the MLS.
Thirdly, Messi continued his record of scoring goals in the league this season, and the last time he was kept a clean sheet was against Charlotte on October 21, 2023, becoming the third MLS player in history to score in the first eight games of the season. Only failed to do so in the 2004-05, 2005-06, 2021-22 seasons. Fourth, Messi scored in 7 consecutive league games, scoring a total of 10 goals, which is the first time Messi has scored in 7 consecutive league games since March 21, 2021.
Fifth, Messi became the first player in MLS history to score in seven consecutive games. Sixth, Messi scored his 10th league goal of the season, ranking first in the scorers' charts, and scored at least 10 goals in the league in 17 career seasons, only failing to do so in 2004-05, 2005-06, and 2021-22.
Seventh, Messi scored the 833rd goal of his career, continuing to set a new record for South American players in terms of goals. Eighth, Messi scored the 727th goal of his club career, continuing to set a new club goal record for South American players.
Ninth, Messi scored the 506th goal of his league career, continuing to set a new league scoring record for South American players. Tenth, it was Messi's 1,200th goal in 1,057 career games, scoring 833 goals and providing 367 assists. Tenth, it was Messi's 1,201st goal in 1,057 career games, scoring 833 goals and providing 368 assists.