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Inter Miami success and Messi milestones under Kily González

Overview

On October 13, 2026, Inter Miami mathematically secured a spot in the 2026 MLS playoffs following a 2-0 victory over New York City FC at Nu Stadium. Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul scored, with De Paul’s goal assisted by Lionel Messi. This win, featuring two assists from Messi, marked the second consecutive victory under head coach Cristian ‘Kily’ González. The victory also kept the team in second place in the Eastern Conference.

On October 17, Inter Miami extended their momentum with a 3-1 away win against Atlanta United, marking their third consecutive win under González. Messi scored twice, bringing his MLS regular season total to 25 goals and his professional career total to 936 goals. He also became the first player in MLS history to record at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons.

Amidst this success, Messi reached significant career milestones. Following his retirement from international football after the 2026 World Cup, he played his final match for Argentina on October 7 against Benin, recording one goal and two assists. He has also expanded his business ventures by acquiring the Spanish club CD Eldense. Reports suggest Messi is nearing an agreement to extend his Inter Miami contract until 2030.

On October 24, 2026, Inter Miami’s winning streak ended with a 2-0 defeat against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The match was decided by a Casemiro own goal and a stoppage-time strike from Emil Forsberg. Messi, returning to the United States after traveling to Spain to receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport, was introduced in the 56th minute as a substitute for Riquelme Fillipi but could not spark a comeback. Head coach Cristian ‘Kily’ González stated the decision to bench Messi was a “mutual agreement” to manage his recovery.

Entities

Lionel Messi · Inter Miami CF · Inter Miami · Major League Soccer · Casemiro

Claims

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Coverage disagrees

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  • "Messi reached 100 goals in 115 matches with the club."

    vs

    "Messi reached 100 goals in 114 to 115 appearances for Inter Miami."

    The claims provide different numbers for the total appearances Messi made to reach 100 goals (114-115 vs exactly 115).

  • "Casemiro scored the second goal in the 80th or 81st minute."

    vs

    "Casemiro scored the second goal for Inter Miami in the 81st minute."

    One claim states Casemiro scored in the 80th or 81st minute, while the other specifies the 81st minute; while close, they are distinct temporal assertions regarding the exact minute.

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 44 sources
    Inter Miami loses 2-0 to New York Red Bulls in MLS clash

    Lionel Messi returned from Spain to find Inter Miami defeated 2-0 by the New York Red Bulls, despite a late push that saw Telasco Segovia hit the crossbar.

  2. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls face off in MLS clash

    Inter Miami faces the New York Red Bulls on October 24, 2026, as both teams navigate critical late-season MLS playoff positioning.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Lionel Messi maintains high performance levels at Inter Miami

    Lionel Messi has recorded goal contributions in 14 consecutive matches for Inter Miami and Argentina, while also promoting a new AI-driven chess interface.

  4. [SPORTS] 125 sources
    Lionel Messi scores twice to lead Inter Miami to 3-1 win over Atlanta United

    Lionel Messi scored twice and provided an assist as Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 3-1, setting a new MLS record for assists in three consecutive seasons.

  5. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Inter Miami secures MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win

    Inter Miami has secured a place in the MLS playoffs after a 2-0 win over New York City FC, featuring goals from Berterame and De Paul with an assist from Lionel Messi.

  6. [SPORTS] 37 sources
    Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC

    Inter Miami clinched a 2026 MLS playoff berth with a 2-0 win over New York City FC, featuring goals from Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul, with assists from Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.

  7. [SPORTS] 104 sources
    Lionel Messi scores twice in Inter Miami 4-0 victory over DC United

    Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez both scored braces as Inter Miami defeated DC United 4-0, moving the club into second place in the MLS Eastern Conference.

  8. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Inter Miami hosts DC United as Messi returns to MLS action

    Inter Miami hosts DC United at Nu Stadium as both clubs seek vital points to improve their standing in the MLS Eastern Conference.

  9. [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team, returns to Inter Miami

    Lionel Messi has retired from the Argentina national team after a 3-0 win over Benin. He has returned to Inter Miami to pursue the MLS Cup, the Golden Boot, and a historic third MVP award.

  10. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Lionel Messi nears Inter Miami extension and completes club acquisition

    Lionel Messi is reportedly negotiating a contract extension with Inter Miami through 2030 and has acquired the Spanish club CD Eldense. He will play his final international matches for Argentina in October.

  11. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Inter Miami CF visits Columbus Crew in high-stakes MLS matchup

    Inter Miami CF visits Columbus Crew in an MLS matchup where Miami seeks to secure a top playoff spot and Columbus fights to stay in postseason contention.

  12. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Lionel Messi expands hotel business and reaches 100 goals for Inter Miami

    Lionel Messi reaches 100 goals for Inter Miami and 930 career goals while expanding his MiM Hotels business through a partnership with Meliá Hotels International.

  13. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Casemiro finds on-field success at Inter Miami amid business challenges

    While Casemiro thrives at Inter Miami through a reinvented midfield role and partnership with Messi, his business entity Casemiro Sports Brasil faces financial losses and operational suspensions in Spain.

  14. [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Lionel Messi scores 930th career goal in Inter Miami draw

    Lionel Messi scored his 930th career goal via a free kick, but Inter Miami played to a 2-2 draw against San Diego FC in MLS.

  15. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Casemiro finds success with Inter Miami in MLS

    Casemiro has found success at Inter Miami in MLS, forming a strong partnership with Lionel Messi and winning the Campeones Cup despite uncertainty regarding his future with the Brazilian national team.

  16. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Lionel Messi's leadership is vital to Inter Miami, says coach Kily González

    Inter Miami coach Cristian “Kily” González highlighted Lionel Messi's essential leadership and influence at the club, while also noting Messi's upcoming official retirement from the Argentine national team.

  17. [SPORTS] 182 sources
    Inter Miami wins Campeones Cup as Messi scores 100th goal

    Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup by defeating Cruz Azul 2-0, fueled by Lionel Messi’s 100th club goal and an assist for Casemiro.

  18. [SPORTS] 59 sources
    Inter Miami wins 2026 Campeones Cup against Cruz Azul

    Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the 2026 Campeones Cup, highlighted by Lionel Messi's 100th goal for the club and the managerial debut of Cristian ‘Kily’ González.

  19. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kily González's Inter Miami coaching debut delayed by work permit

    Kily González’s appointment as Inter Miami head coach is delayed by pending U.S. work permit documentation, leaving Guillermo Hoyos in charge as interim manager.

  20. [SPORTS] 26 sources
    Lionel Messi scores four in Inter Miami's 7-1 win over CF Montreal

    Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Inter Miami to a 7-1 win over CF Montreal, while the club announced Cristian “Kily” González as its new head coach.

  21. [SPORTS] 73 sources
    Inter Miami appoints Kily González as new head coach

    Inter Miami has appointed former Argentina international Cristian ‘Kily’ González as its new head coach to lead Lionel Messi, replacing interim manager Guillermo Hoyos following a recent run of poor results.

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