Lionel Messi reached a remarkable milestone in his career, scoring his 930th goal, as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with San Diego FC in a Major League Soccer match on September 21, 2026. The Argentine footballer scored a stunning free-kick, his 75th of its kind, to level the score for Inter Miami. This goal marked his 20th in the 2026 MLS season and his 101st goal for Inter Miami, achieved just four days after scoring his 100th goal for the club in their Campeones Cup victory over Cruz Azul.
San Diego took the lead in the 12th minute when Anders Dreyer scored after receiving a through ball from Jeppe Tverskov and chipping Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair. However, Messi's free-kick in the 24th minute restored parity for Inter Miami. The goal highlighted Messi's continued influence at the club since joining from an undisclosed team. At 39, Messi continues to add to his impressive goalscoring record that has followed him throughout his professional career.
Inter Miami completed the turnaround in the 74th minute when Luis Suárez scored, putting the hosts ahead and seemingly in position to claim all three points. The match, reported by the Blueprint Newspaper, showcased the competitive nature of Major League Soccer. Suárez's goal demonstrated Inter Miami's attacking prowess, with Messi continuing to provide a major threat.
However, San Diego refused to settle for defeat and found an equaliser eight minutes from time. Dreyer scored his second goal of the night in the 82nd minute, restoring parity and earning the visitors a point. This goal highlighted San Diego's resilience and ability to respond to setbacks during the match.
The draw extended Inter Miami's run of consecutive MLS draws to four, leaving the club with 46 points from 26 matches. Inter Miami have now recorded 12 wins, four defeats, and 10 draws in their 26 league matches. Messi's performance has been instrumental in these results, as the club pursues their MLS campaign.
For Messi, the latest goal added another landmark to his extraordinary career, while his 101 goals for Inter Miami further highlighted his impact since moving to Major League Soccer. The Blueprint Newspaper reported on the match, providing insights into the game's key moments and performances. Messi's achievements continue to draw attention from football fans and analysts alike.
The match against San Diego FC demonstrated the competitive nature of Major League Soccer, with both teams showing determination and skill. As the season progresses, Inter Miami will look to build on their current form and achieve their goals, with Messi remaining a key player.
Key points
- Lionel Messi scored his 930th career goal, a free-kick, in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with San Diego FC.
- The draw extended Inter Miami's run of consecutive MLS draws to four, leaving the club with 46 points from 26 matches.
- Messi has now scored 101 goals for Inter Miami, highlighting his impact since joining the club.
