Messi has reached a remarkable milestone that has earned worldwide admiration.

Lionel Messi recently achieved a historic landmark as the player with the most goal involvements (scoring and assisting) ever recorded.

Inter Miami made an impressive comeback following a heavy defeat earlier this week against Chicago Fire. The team led by coach Javier Mascherano secured a convincing 4-1 victory over New England Revolution, with Lionel Messi continuing to be the focal point of every play.

Although he did not score directly, Messi played the role of the maestro, assisting all three goals for Tadeo Allende and Jordi Alba, leading the Florida-based club to a commanding win. This raised his total goal contributions in the 2025 MLS season to 41 times (24 goals + 17 assists), the second-best record in league history, only behind Carlos Vela’s 49 contributions in the 2019 season.

With his latest 3 assists, Messi has become the player with the highest number of goal contributions (goals + assists) in football history with a total of 1,279 goal involvements to his name. This figure includes 941 contributions for Barcelona, 100 for Inter Miami, 66 while playing for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and 172 for the Argentina national team, where he led his country to the 2022 World Cup title.

According to MLS statistics, Messi currently tops the list of players with the most goal contributions over the past two seasons (2024-2025) with 77 contributions, surpassing stars such as Carlos Vela (76), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (69), and Josef Martinez (68).

Notably, in the 75th minute of the match, coach Mascherano created a touching moment by substituting Sergio Busquets, allowing him to receive a standing ovation from the crowd. The veteran Spanish midfielder has announced his retirement after this season, making this a meaningful farewell before the club’s official tribute ceremony scheduled for the weekend.

With this win, Inter Miami solidifies their third place in the Eastern Conference standings with one game in hand. At 38 years old, Lionel Messi not only maintains consistent performance but also continues to widen his lead in the greatest race in football history. With 1,279 goal involvements and his brilliance still shining in the MLS, this new record he set is likely to remain unchallenged for many decades to come.

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