Lionel Messi Eyes 900th Career Goal as Inter Miami Faces Nashville SC

Lionel Messi enters Inter Miami’s second leg match against Nashville SC in the Concacaf Champions Cup with the opportunity to score the 900th goal of his illustrious career. The match, scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, will be played at Chase Stadium.

The Stakes are High for Inter Miami

A victory for Inter Miami is crucial to advance to the quarter-finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup. Nashville SC, playing as the away team, only needs a draw to eliminate Inter Miami from the competition.

Messi’s Pursuit of a Milestone

Beyond team success, Messi aims to reach a personal milestone with his next goal. Scoring against Nashville would mark his 900th career goal, encompassing both club and international play with Argentina. The opportunity was initially delayed when Inter Miami drew with Nashville in the first leg and Messi was rested during a recent MLS match against Charlotte FC by Javier Mascherano.

Messi’s History Against Nashville SC

Throughout his time with Inter Miami, Messi has faced Nashville SC 11 times across various competitions. He has led Inter Miami to 7 wins against Nashville, with 3 losses. During these encounters, Messi has scored an impressive 15 goals against Nashville SC.

Recent Successes for Messi and Inter Miami

In October 2025, Lionel Messi secured the MLS Golden Boot trophy with a hat trick against Nashville SC, totaling 29 goals for the season [Miami Herald]. Prior to that, on July 12, 2025, Messi scored two goals in a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC [ESPN]. Inter Miami also defeated Nashville SC 3-1 in Game 1 of their MLS Cup Playoffs first-round series on October 24, 2025, with Messi scoring two goals [USA Today]. Later, on November 8, 2025, Inter Miami eliminated Nashville SC with a 4-0 victory in Game 3 of the series, with Messi scoring twice and assisting on two more goals [The Tennessean].