Lionel Messi has 3 goal contributions to become fastest to 100 as Inter Miami tops Toronto 4-2
- On Saturday, Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reached 100 goal contributions in just 64 matches—the fastest in MLS history—as the Herons defeated Toronto FC 4-2 at BMO Field.
- Inter Miami rebounded from last week's 4-3 defeat to Orlando City, as interim manager Guillermo Hoyos adjusted his lineup to resolve recent tactical issues. The victory snapped a two-game winless skid.
- Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul opened scoring in the 44th minute, Luis Suarez netted his third goal in the 55th, and defender Sergio Reguilon added a fourth in the 73rd with an assist from Messi.
- A record 44,828 fans packed BMO Field, where the match faced multiple stoppages due to pitch invaders seeking the Inter Miami star. Security quickly managed the disruptions.
- Inter Miami travels to face FC Cincinnati on Wednesday before the 2026 World Cup break, while Toronto FC remains shorthanded due to injuries including midfielder Djordje Milhailovic.
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Lionel Messi (38) played a major role in Inter Miami's 2-4 victory over Toronto FC with a goal and two assists. With his latest stunning performance, the Argentine immediately set a record in Major League Soccer.
At 38 years old, the Argentine soccer superstar shone in Toronto as in his best days with Barcelona and the national team.
It took Sebastian Giovinco, 39, 95 games. Lionel Messi, 38, needed just 64. The Argentine is the fastest ever to be involved in 100 goals in MLS.
The Argentinean was now directly involved in 100 matches in his first 64 MLS games.
In his first 64 games in the MLS, the Argentinian was directly involved in 100 matches. His World Cup participation is still not fixed.
Argentine star Lionel Messi added another exceptional achievement to his illustrious football career, becoming the fastest player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to reach 100 goal contributions...
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