Messi reaches 100‑match milestone with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has reached 100 appearances for Inter Miami, a landmark that further underlines his transformative impact on Major League Soccer since arriving in 2023. The milestone follows Miami’s dramatic 4‑3 loss to Orlando City, a match in which a three‑goal lead evaporated, though the setback does little to overshadow Messi’s influence across his first century in South Florida. Since joining from Paris Saint‑Germain, he has driven Miami to unprecedented success, delivering the 2025 MLS Cup and winning consecutive MVP awards after lifting the Leagues Cup weeks into his debut.

Across those 100 matches, he has been central to 56 victories, repeatedly punishing familiar opponents. His 86 goals include strikes in 59 games, with Nashville, Orlando and Atlanta among his most frequent victims. He has also supplied 44 assists, maintaining elite creative output. Despite Saturday’s defeat, Messi’s first 100 games define a period of growth, silverware and sustained excellence for Inter Miami.