Lionel Messi scored his 937th career goal on 1 November 2026 to lift Inter Miami to a 2-1 comeback victory over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The 39-year-old Argentine forward erased a one-goal deficit by setting up Germán Berterame in the 69th minute before dancing past three defenders to slot home the winning goal seven minutes from time. His latest masterclass takes his personal tally to 26 goals and 13 assists in Major League Soccer this season.
Inter Miami fell behind early in the second half when Hungarian midfielder Dániel Gazdag found the net for the hosts in the 53rd minute. Messi quickly asserted control over the match by producing an exquisite pass with his back turned to goal to unlock the Revolution defence. The आठ-time Ballon d’Or winner then completed the turnaround in the 83rd minute with a signature solo run, beating three opponents inside the penalty area to leave goalkeeper Matt Turner helpless.
A bizarre late incident almost ruined the evening for the Florida club when defender Ian Fray put the ball into his own net following a cross from Luca Langoni in the 87th minute. Assistant referees promptly raised their flags for offside, saving Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair from an embarrassing defensive mix-up. The narrow victory moved Inter Miami up to 59 points in the Eastern Conference standings, edging ahead of New England Revolution on 58 points.
The victory carries significant weight for playoff seeding as both clubs head into the final round of the MLS regular season. Messi continues to lead the MLS Golden Boot race with 26 strikes, proving his enduring class despite entering the twilight of his professional career. His combined statistical tally now stands at an astonishing 937 goals and 428 assists across senior club and international fixtures.
Head coach Javier Mascherano relied heavily on his star captain to navigate a difficult physical clash away from home. Inter Miami match officials confirmed that Messi completed the full 90 minutes without picking up any injury setbacks ahead of the postseason. The club now returns home to prepare for its final regular season fixture before opening its playoff campaign.
Tactical discipline and individual genius keep Inter Miami among the top title contenders in North American football. Collecting three points on the road strengthens team morale after a demanding month of domestic and international travel. Opponents continue to search for answers against an ageing maestro who still dictates matches at will.