Messi reaches 400 assists, moves closer to 1000 goals as Inter Miami crush Nashville

Lionel Messi once again turned back the clock with a jaw-dropping performance as Inter Miami thrashed Nashville 4-0 to reach the MLS Cup quarterfinals for the first time in the club’s history.

The Argentine maestro bagged two goals and two assists, reaching an astonishing career total of 400 assists and moving to within six of 900 career goals.

The GOAT reminded everyone why he is still football’s ultimate showman at 38, opening the scoring with a trademark solo strike after intercepting a misplaced pass, before slotting home a second following smart link-up play with Mateo Silvetti.

By halftime, Messi had already dragged Miami toward the next round, with another genius performance for Inter Miami.

Even without suspended teammate Luis Suárez, the Herons dominated, with Tadeo Allende adding two goals of his own after the break.

Messi was directly involved in all four, marking his eighth consecutive goal contribution against Nashville.

Messi’s performance not only extended his incredible tally to 894 career goals but also pushed his assist count to 400, second only to Ferenc Puskás in football history.

His 2025 stats are absurd, with 44 goals and 21 assists in 50 matches. No other active player comes close to that consistency.

As Inter Miami prepare to face Cincinnati in the semifinals, Messi’s form is red-hot after five goals and three assists across the series, as his chase for 1,000 career goals continues.