Lionel Messi Reaches 930 Career Goals with Free-Kick in Inter Miami Draw
Messi's milestone strike helped Inter Miami secure a 2-2 draw against San Diego FC in a hard-fought match.
The story
Lionel Messi added another remarkable achievement to his career on September 21, 2026, scoring his 930th career goal during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with San Diego FC. The momentous goal came in the 24th minute from a dangerous free-kick on the right flank, which curled past the San Diego goalkeeper, C.J. dos Santos, and into the net.
This strike marked Messi's 75th free-kick goal of his professional career. Despite outshooting their opponents 19-8, Inter Miami found themselves relying on their veteran players, with Luis Suárez also scoring in the 74th minute. The match, played at Chase Stadium, ultimately saw Inter Miami settle for a draw, but Messi's individual brilliance was the standout moment.
Where it stands
The FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain defeating Argentina in the final. As such, there are no new group standings or knockout stage developments to report for September 21, 2026. The tournament's final standings were established over two months ago.
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