Clear evidence shows Messi is completely more dominant than Ronaldo at Al Nassr.

Lionel Messi keeps pushing boundaries by hitting 100 goal contributions for Inter Miami, solidifying his position as the most iconic legend in contemporary football.

Since joining Inter Miami in 2023, Lionel Messi has continued to rewrite history. The Argentine superstar recently achieved an impressive milestone: 100 goal contributions in just 80 matches for the American club, a feat that experts immediately compared to Cristiano Ronaldo’s record at Al Nassr.

Last weekend, Inter Miami hosted New England Revolution in the 35th round of the 2025 MLS season, aiming to strengthen their position near the top before the playoffs. Although Messi didn’t score, he was the focal point by assisting three times — twice for Tadeo Allende and once for Jordi Alba — playing a key role in Inter Miami’s convincing 4-1 victory at Chase Stadium.

With that performance, Messi once again proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest playmakers in football history. This was his eighth career assist hat-trick: three with Barcelona, two at Paris Saint-Germain, one with Argentina, and two with Inter Miami, the first coming in a 6-2 win over New York Red Bulls in May 2024.

This latest assist hat-trick pushed Messi past 100 goal contributions for Inter Miami, totaling 65 goals and 36 assists in 80 matches, amounting to 101 contributions. In the 2025 season alone, the 38-year-old continues to flourish with 32 goals and 17 assists in 41 games, demonstrating his extraordinary class and durability.

How long did Ronaldo take to reach 100 goal involvements at Al Nassr?

Over nearly two decades, Messi and Ronaldo have dominated world football, constantly pushing each other to new heights even as their careers have passed their peaks. Although Ronaldo also shined in Saudi Arabia, he took more time to reach this milestone.

The Portuguese superstar reached 100 goal contributions for Al Nassr on January 21, 2025, just days before his 40th birthday, after scoring twice against Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League. At that point, Ronaldo’s stats for Al Nassr were 83 goals and 18 assists in 92 matches.

Although Messi hit the milestone faster, both legends remain immortal icons of world football. Ronaldo is now just 54 goals shy of 1000 career goals, while Messi is close to 400 assists, continuing to define a complete era in the sport.

Related articles

Messi will have a new teammate who was a 'disaster' star at MU Inter Miami is about to finalize the signing of a former Manchester United player, as the David Beckham-owned club continues to add stars to its squad. See more