Messi Scores 100th Goal as Miami Wins Campeones Cup

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the club defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win its first Campeones Cup. Suárez crossed from the byline in the 24th minute and Messi headed in the opener. Suárez later set up German Berterame whose shot was cleared off the line. Early in the second half Messi went one-on-one and shot off the post but was ruled offside. Gabriel Fernandez's header hit the post in the 67th minute and Casemiro blocked the follow-up. In the 81st minute Messi's corner was headed home by Casemiro. The milestone came in Messi's 114th Miami appearance, the fastest 100-goal mark for any club or national team per a wire summary. Messi has 23 goals in 2026, 55 assists for the club and four Inter Miami trophies. AFP called the win his first trophy of the year. Cristian "Kily" González made his debut as head coach. A wire summary said Messi's career finals goal total reached 36, surpassing Pelé's 29. Mundo Albiceleste reported Messi reached 48 career trophies. What is contested: none found. The record does not state next steps.