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Lionel Messi has 3 goal contributions to become fastest to 100 as Inter Miami tops Toronto 4-2

  • On Saturday, Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reached 100 goal contributions in just 64 matches—the fastest in MLS history—as the Herons defeated Toronto FC 4-2 at BMO Field.
  • Inter Miami rebounded from last week's 4-3 defeat to Orlando City, as interim manager Guillermo Hoyos adjusted his lineup to resolve recent tactical issues. The victory snapped a two-game winless skid.
  • Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul opened scoring in the 44th minute, Luis Suarez netted his third goal in the 55th, and defender Sergio Reguilon added a fourth in the 73rd with an assist from Messi.
  • A record 44,828 fans packed BMO Field, where the match faced multiple stoppages due to pitch invaders seeking the Inter Miami star. Security quickly managed the disruptions.
  • Inter Miami travels to face FC Cincinnati on Wednesday before the 2026 World Cup break, while Toronto FC remains shorthanded due to injuries including midfielder Djordje Milhailovic.
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Superstar Lionel Messi continues to make records at the age of 38. After 64 games in the North American football league, he was already directly involved in 100 goals.

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Lionel Messi is as fast as no other footballer is directly involved in 100 goals in the Major League Soccer. Meanwhile Timo Werner and Thomas Müller are missing in the top match.

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Lionel Messi was the figure of the Inter Miami who beat Toronto, in which the Argentine scored and gave two assists to become the player who faster to reach the 100 goal contributions in the history of the MLS.In 64 games came Lionel Messi reached the 100 goal contributions in the MLS, 31 games less than the previous holder of the record, Sebastián Giovinco.Messi's 100 record goal contributions in regular season action are broken down into 59 go…

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Lionel Messi has delivered another outstanding performance in Major League Soccer, scoring a goal and providing two assists in Inter Miami's 4-2 win over Toronto FC in the championship game. The Argentine star has also achieved a new record, becoming the fastest player to register 100 goal contributions (goals + assists) in MLS, surpassing the previous record held by Sebastian Giovinco. Messi achieved this figure in just 64 games, with 59 goals …

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