Messi Bags 899th Goal As Miami Beat DC United
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MARCH 07: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the MLS match between D.C. United and Inter Miami CF at M&T Bank Stadium on March 7, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Lionel Messi moved closer to a historic milestone after scoring his 899th career goal in Inter Miami’s 2–1 victory over DC United in Major League Soccer (MLS).
The Argentine superstar found the back of the net during the encounter, bringing his remarkable career tally to 899 goals and leaving him just one goal away from reaching the 900-goal mark.
Messi’s goal played a key role in helping Inter Miami secure the important win over DC United in the closely contested match.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to shine in the MLS since joining the club, contributing crucial goals and performances that have boosted Inter Miami’s campaign.
With the latest strike, Messi is now on the verge of becoming one of the few players in football history to reach the extraordinary milestone of 900 career goals.
Fans and football analysts are now eagerly anticipating his next appearance, where he could potentially achieve the landmark feat.
