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Lionel Messi scores 20th goal of 2026 season for Inter Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:32 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Lionel Messi scores 20th goal of 2026 season for Inter Miami

Summary

Lionel Messi scored his 20th goal of the 2026 season during Inter Miami CF's ongoing match against San Diego FC, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Messi's free-kick strike made him the second player in MLS history to achieve 20 or more goals in three consecutive seasons, joining Denis Bouanga of LAFC. He currently leads the league with 33 goal contributions, including 20 goals and 13 assists. Earlier in the week, Messi helped Inter Miami secure victory in the Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup, scoring the 100th goal of his career with the club. Messi's regular-season stats since joining in July 2023 show impressive contributions across several seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Messi's goal count for 2026 stands at 20 goals, 13 assists in 23 games.
•Inter Miami's match against San Diego FC remains ongoing with a score of 2-2.
•Messi is on track to potentially win a third Landon Donovan MLS MVP award.
•He scored the 100th goal of his Miami career in the Campeones Cup earlier this week.
•Messi joins Denis Bouanga as the only players to score 20+ goals in three consecutive MLS seasons.

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2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi joins Denis Bouanga in elite MLS club

What they're saying

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By Jonathan SigalStop us if you've heard this one before: Lionel Messi has rewritten the MLS record books.The Argentine superstar netted his 20th goal of the 2026 season during Inter Miami CF's 2-2 d...
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