Lionel Messi registered a historic performance in Major League Soccer as Inter Miami CF defeated Toronto FC 4–2, returning to winning form in the league. The match took place at BMO Field in Toronto, where Messi contributed one goal and two assists, setting a new MLS record for the fastest involvement in 100 goals.
Inter Miami’s victory featured decisive contributions across the second half. Messi provided an assist in the 56th minute for Luis Suárez and another in the 73rd minute for Sergio Reguilón. He then scored in the 75th minute, converting from an assist by Rodrigo De Paul. These three direct involvements were central to Miami’s four-goal performance.
MLS 100 Goal Contributions (Fastest Records)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Total Contributions | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 59 | 41 | 100 | 64 |
| Sebastián Giovinco | 58 | 42 | 100 | 95 |
| Robbie Keane | — | — | 100 | 96 |
With this milestone, Messi reached 100 goal contributions in just 64 regular-season MLS appearances. His record comprises 59 goals and 41 assists. Across his wider career, he has scored a reported 907 goals.
The previous record for the fastest 100 goal contributions in MLS was held by Sebastián Giovinco of Toronto FC, who reached the mark in 95 matches with 58 goals and 42 assists. Robbie Keane achieved the same milestone in 96 matches during his spell with LA Galaxy. Messi surpassed both benchmarks significantly.
The match also followed Inter Miami’s 4–3 defeat to Orlando City in their previous fixture. The win over Toronto lifted Inter Miami to 22 points from 12 matches, placing them level on points with New England Revolution, who have played one fewer match. Nashville SC lead the standings with 24 points from 11 matches.
In the same fixture, Inter Miami scored four goals in total, reflecting a strong attacking display. The result marked an important recovery in form following their earlier defeat, with Messi again playing a central role in both scoring and creating goals.