Messi Scores 100th Inter Miami Goal As Club Wins First Campeones Cup

Messi Scores 100th Inter Miami Goal as Club Wins First Campeones Cup Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami and provided an assist as the club defeated Cruz Azul 2–0 to win the Campeones Cup for the first time in its history. The Argentine superstar opened the scoring with a header in the 24th minute before setting up Brazilian midfielder Casemiro for the second goal in the 81st minute. The victory gave Inter Miami its first Campeones Cup title in its first appearance in the competition. Messi reached the landmark in his 115th appearance for Inter Miami, scoring the club’s opening goal against the same opponent he faced when he scored his first goal for the team in 2023. The 39-year-old forward headed in a cross from Luis Suárez to put Inter Miami ahead before halftime. The milestone marked another significant moment in Messi’s career since joining the Major League Soccer club in 2023. Inter Miami maintained its advantage before Messi turned provider late in the match. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star delivered a corner in the 81st minute, which Casemiro headed into the net to make it 2–0. Cruz Azul was unable to find a response as Inter Miami held on to claim the trophy. The victory represents Inter Miami’s first Campeones Cup triumph. The competition pits the reigning MLS Cup champions against the winners of Mexico’s Liga MX Campeón de Campeones. Inter Miami has now won a major trophy in each season since Messi’s arrival, adding the Campeones Cup to the Leagues Cup in 2023, Supporters’ Shield in 2024 and MLS Cup in 2025. Messi was subsequently named the match’s Most Valuable Player after his goal and assist helped secure the trophy.