Five minutes after Josef Martinez opened the scoring, Lionel Messi leveled the match for Inter Miami with a spectacular free kick in Matchday 28 of the 2026 MLS season.
Awarded a free kick near the right corner following a foul, the Argentine captain stepped up with authority, determined to score directly from range.
From a tight angle, Messi curled the ball into the box with precision—not crossing, but firing a direct shot into the top corner to tie the match at 1–1.
Messi continues to write history for Inter Miami.
In the Campeones Cup against Cruz Azul, Messi reached his 100th goal for Inter Miami. He has since added two more, further cementing his legacy at the club.
With those goals, Messi has now reached 102 total goals for the Herons. His contract extends through December 2028, and he remains committed to delivering more trophies.
Messi will retire from international soccer when Argentina faces Benin in his farewell match, though he will continue his club career with Inter Miami, aiming to end his legendary journey on a high note.
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