As the all-time top scorer for MLS team Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has set yet another record in his incredibly illustrious career. Cristiano Ronaldo, his longtime rival, cannot duplicate this accomplishment. Both players have won 13 Ballon d’Or awards between them and have dominated the football world for more than ten years, but Messi’s most recent achievement makes him stand out.
In his most recent game, Messi, who joined Inter Miami in 2023, scored a hat-trick, reaching this milestone and increasing his goal total to 33 in just 36 games for the Florida-based team. Messi is currently the leading scorer for three distinct teams: Barcelona (672 goals), Argentina (112 goals), and Inter Miami (33 goals), thus solidifying his place among the greatest football players in history.
A Distinct Record Unmatched by Ronaldo
Ronaldo does not possess the top-scorer title at any of his previous teams, including Sporting CP, Manchester United, or Juventus, despite having the all-time scoring records for Real Madrid (450 goals) and Portugal (133 goals). Messi is now the first player in history to hold the record for goals scored for three separate teams, which is an incredible feat that Ronaldo cannot match.
