Perhaps several years ago, if you said that Lionel Messi would reach 900 goals and 400 assists, you might have considered it an extremely lofty proposition. Surely, Messi couldn’t keep playing at such a high level into his late 30s. Yet here we are.
Following yet another vintage, picture-perfect goal in MLS action for Inter Miami on Saturday, Messi is on the doorstep of reaching 900 goals. His next goal will do the honors, making him only the second player in soccer history to reach the number 900 – at least in terms of official competitions. The other? Longtime nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo.
The milestone will be celebrated in a big way. Messi would surely love to crown himself with a nice goal, and there’s a distinct possibility that he nets No. 900 while donning the Argentina national team jersey. The Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is tentatively scheduled for March 27, although the current war in the Middle East has put that on hold – Qatar is the host for the Finalissima.
Lionel Messi’s upcoming schedule for club and country, on the verge of 900 career goals
If it does go ahead, Messi could score in a major match for his home country and reach 900 goals in a special way. But with his current form, it’s likely he gets to 900 before the Finalissima comes around. Inter Miami still has four games left before the March 27 international final.
- March 11: CONCACAF Champions Cup – Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami
- March 14: MLS – Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami
- March 18: CONCACAF Champions Cup – Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC
- March 22: MLS – New York City FC vs. Inter Miami
- March 27: Finalissima – Argentina vs. Spain
With three goals through three MLS games this season, it would be a good bet to say Messi will probably score his 900th career goal before the Finalissima. Thankfully for Argentina, that won’t stop him from chasing more goals against Spain.