Capitalizing on a blunder by the San Diego FC goalkeeper, Lionel Messi scored the equalizer for Inter Miami, netting his 101st goal with the Herons. Lionel Messi continues to make history. The Inter Miami captain scored his 101st goal for the Herons against San Diego FC, capitalizing on a costly error by opposing goalkeeper CJ dos Santos. Trailing 1–0 at home, Inter Miami earned a free kick on the right flank near San Diego FC’s penalty area. Messi stepped up to take the set piece and immediately made his mark. The captain whipped a dangerous cross toward Casemiro, but the ball evaded everyone in the box. Misjudging the trajectory, goalkeeper CJ dos Santos failed to intercept the delivery, allowing the ball to bounce all the way into the back of the net to bring Inter Miami level. Messi puts the ball in a dangerous spot and somehow finds its way in. 👀 pic.twitter.com/jlYIpiIi4n— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 20, 2026 Lionel Messi still wants more When Lionel Messi announced his international retirement, many fans assumed he might ease up on his competitive drive with Inter Miami. Well, they were wrong. A few days after his announcement, Messi conquered the 2026 Campeones Cup with Inter Miami, demonstrating that he remains as hungry as ever for success at the club level. Under contract with Inter Miami through 2028, Messi can still add plenty more trophies to his storied career, with the Herons currently locked in a fierce pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown and the MLS Cup.
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