Lionel Messi makes Milestone Appearance for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew

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Lionel Messi is set to make a milestone appearance for Inter Miami as they take on Columbus Crew in the MLS on Saturday (April 19).

The Argentina international has been influential for Miami in the last few matches. He has also been a prolific name and has played all of the last four matches entirely for Miami across competitions.

Lionel Messi is set to make 50th appearance for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi is on the verge of marking his 50th appearance for Inter Miami, a milestone that highlights his incredible impact since joining Major League Soccer in July 2023. In just 49 matches, Messi has tallied an astonishing 42 goals and 20 assists- outpacing the productivity of his early days at both Barcelona and PSG.

Record-Shattering Performances

Messi's statistical dominance in MLS has been extraordinary. He became the fastest player in league history to notch 40 goal contributions, doing so in just 25 games. Recently, he set another landmark by registering five assists in a single match, guiding his team to a 6-2 victory-a new high in MLS history.

The Argentine has so far scored 42 goals in 49 appearances across all competitions for Inter Miami. The veteran has already netted 8 times in 10 matches for the MLS outfit. He scored 11 in his first season in 2023 and then scored 23 in 2024 season.

Lionel Messi Goals and Assists at Inter Miami by Seasons

How did Lionel Messi fare in Barcelona?

During his initial 50 matches with Barcelona, Messi scored 21 goals and provided 4 assists. This period marked his transition from a promising talent to a key player in the team's attacking lineup.

How did Lionel Messi perform for PSG?

Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and had 28 assists in his first 50 matches for PSG in the Ligue 1 and other competitions.