On April 28, 2024, in front of a packed stadium of 65,612 spectators, Inter Miami secured a 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution with two goals from none other than Lionel Messi. The Argentine’s stellar performance not only led his team to victory but also propelled him to the top of the scoring charts in the North American League (MLS).
With this double, Messi now boasts nine goals in seven games at the start of the season, putting him ahead of his competitors such as Colombian Cristian Arango and Belgian Christian Benteke. Inter Miami maintains its position at the top of the Eastern Conference with 21 points in 11 games, while the Revolution languishes in last place with only four points in nine matches.
The question on everyone’s mind is how many goals Messi needs to reach 1000 and catch up with his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo. After his impressive performance, Messi has now scored 832 goals in 1,057 professional games, with an additional 368 assists contributing to a total of 1,200 goals created by his brilliance on the field.
In comparison, Ronaldo has accumulated 885 goals in 1,218 games, with 250 assists leading to a total of 1,135 goals. To reach the milestone of 1000 goals, Ronaldo needs 115 more goals, while Messi requires 168 more. The race to the top is heating up as both superstars inch closer to this historic achievement.
It seems like only a matter of time before the top scorers in the world reach these remarkable milestones and continue to dominate the footballing world. Fans can’t wait to see what the future holds for these legends of the game.