Argentinian star Lionel Messi reaches a remarkable 901 career goals as Inter Miami secures a thrilling victory against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

Micael dos Santos Silva netting the go-ahead goal in the 74th minute propelled Inter Miami to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against hosts New York City FC on Sunday.

Silva’s powerful header, assisted by fellow defender Noah Allen, slipped past NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese, marking Inter Miami’s first Major League Soccer (MLS) win since March 7, improving their record to 3-1-1 with 10 points.

Messi’s Historic Milestone

In this exciting match, Lionel Messi achieved the impressive feat of scoring his 901st career goal, while teammate Gonzalo Lujan celebrated his first-ever MLS goal. This win was especially significant for Inter Miami as they bounced back from their recent elimination in the CONCACAF Champions Cup following two unfortunate draws against Nashville.

Meanwhile, NYCFC suffered their first defeat of the season, snapping a three-game winning streak despite goals from Nicolas Fernandez Mercau and Agustin Ojeda.

Maxi Moralez set up Ojeda with a fantastic assist in the 59th minute, momentarily putting NYCFC ahead 2-1. Moralez threaded a clever pass through traffic, allowing Ojeda to flick the ball past Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St Clair.

However, just two minutes later, Inter Miami earned a crucial free kick, and Messi stepped up to deliver. His shot deflected off NYCFC’s Hannes Wolf and curled past Freese, leveling the score at 2-2.

Messi was close to extending his team’s lead on multiple occasions, hitting the post in the 31st minute and the crossbar in the 42nd. He also missed a late chance that could have secured a larger margin for Miami.

German Berterame thought he had scored Miami’s fourth goal in the 79th minute, but his effort was ruled offside, denying him his first goal with the club.

The game started with Lujan scoring in the fourth minute, only for NYCFC to equalize with a stunning free kick by Fernandez Mercau in the 17th minute. His shot arched beautifully beneath the crossbar, leaving St Clair helpless.

Moralez effectively acted as a decoy before Fernandez Mercau took his striking chance, showcasing tactical ingenuity.

Inter Miami’s goalkeeper St Clair made a vital save in stoppage time, ensuring that his team walked away victorious.