Lionel Messi Set to Become Inter Miami's All-Time Goal Scorer with Outrageous Stat

• Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi shattered an MLS record with his goal against St Louis City on Saturday, June 1
• The Argentine, who has jetted off for the Copa America, is well on course to become Inter Miami’s all-time goal scorer
• Former Napoli star Gonzalo Higuain is the current leading goal scorer for Inter Miami with 29 goals in 70 matches

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is on course to becoming the club’s all-time goal scorer in record time.

Messi added to his goal tally for the MLS club on Saturday, June 1, when he scored Inter Miami’s first goal in the thrilling 3-3 draw against St Louis City.

Despite a slow start to football in America, Messi’s performances have significantly improved this term. He has scored an impressive 12 goals and assisted 13 times in 12 appearances.

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His 25 goal contributions this season ensured he beat the record previously held by Carlos Vela, who took 16 games to reach the same number of goal contributions in the MLS in 2019.

Messi eyeing all-time Inter Miami record

Messi’s 23 goals for Inter Miami places him fourth in the club’s all-time top goal scorers list, according to ESPN.

Gonzalo Higuain, who leads the line with 29 goals, took 70 matches to achieve his goal tally, which makes Messi’s 23 goals in 27 games seem pretty outrageous.

The former Barcelona man will have to temporarily put aside club football as he is set to jet to Argentina this week for the Copa America.

La Albiceleste are the defending champions after winning the competition in 2021 to hand Messi an emotional first-ever major trophy with the national team.

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With the Copa America set to end on July 14, Messi will shift focus back to club duty, with a number of interesting fixtures on the horizon.

If the 36-year-old keeps fit, there is a strong chance he will become the club’s all-time goal scorer by August 2024.

This season, Messi is level on goals with his teammate and long-time friend Luis Suarez, with the two just one goal behind Cristian Arango of Real Salt Lake and Christian Benteke of D.C. United,

Teams Messi has never scored against

Sports Brief also reported on the teams Messi has never scored against in his career.

Sevilla stands out as Messi's most defeated opponent. The superstar has clinched victory against them 31 times, more than any other club he has faced.

Among the teams Messi has faced but failed to score against is Deportivo Aragon, a team he faced in 2004 when he played for Barcelona B.