Messi Scores as Inter Miami Beats New England

Lionel Messi's goal helped Inter Miami defeat New England Revolution 2-1 on Sunday, November 1.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Soccer

Messi Scores as Inter Miami Beats New England

Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami in a 2-1 victory over New England Revolution on Sunday, November 1. Germán Berterame scored Inter Miami's other goal, and Messi now has 937 official career goals.

Why it matters

The result keeps Messi's goal total in the spotlight as he closes in on the career milestones still ahead of him. His 937 goals leave him 48 behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who reached 985 after a hat trick on October 29.

Messi's 937 official career goals include 672 for Barcelona, 32 for Paris Saint-Germain, 106 for Inter Miami and 126 for Argentina. Ronaldo has 985 goals, leaving a 48-goal difference between the two players.

The players

Lionel Messi

Argentine forward who became Barcelona's all-time top scorer and plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese forward who is 41 and plays for Al-Nassr, holding the record for most career goals.

The details

Messi scored in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over New England Revolution on Sunday, November 1. Ronaldo had scored a hat trick against Al-Kholood on October 29 to reach 985 career goals.

October 29, 2026: Ronaldo scores a hat trick against Al-Kholood, reaching 985 goals.
November 1, 2026: Messi scores as Inter Miami beats New England Revolution 2-1.
End of 2028: Messi's contract with Inter Miami expires.

Season Trajectory

Messi's push to close the goal gap with Ronaldo ties this match to a decades-long rivalry over career scoring records. The race now depends on how long each player keeps scoring at the top level.

Messi's 937 goals keep him within reach of further milestones in MLS, which matters for fantasy and betting around Inter Miami's matches. His contract with Inter Miami runs through the end of 2028, so his scoring pace will remain a factor for fans through that period.

The takeaway

Messi's goal total is still climbing, but Ronaldo's 985 sets a high bar. Readers tracking the record should watch both players' scoring pace over the next two seasons.