On July 20, 2025, Lionel Messi made football history in New York. The Inter Miami player scored two goals against the New York Red Bulls, taking down Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-held record for the most non-penalty goals. Messi now has a crazy 764 goals to his name.
Messi Breaks Record Before US Fans
He got his landmark goals in the 60th and 75th minutes of the game. Inter Miami won the match with a solid 5-1 score.
With these goals, the 38-year-old Messi surpassed Ronaldo’s old mark of 763 non-penalty goals. He did this in 167 fewer games than Ronaldo, proving just how consistent and effective he is.
New MLS Achievements for Messi
Messi’s two goals not only set the world record but also made him the top scorer in the 2025 MLS season with 18 goals from 18 matches.
He also became the first player to score in five straight MLS games with multiple goals, adding to his legend in the league.
Reactions from Players and Coaches
The head coach of Inter Miami couldn’t help but praise Messi’s record-breaking impact. “It’s amazing what he keeps doing, breaking records every few days,” the coach said after the game. “He’s a leader who inspires his teammates and shows us how to compete.”
The Messi vs. Ronaldo Rivalry
The competition between Messi and Ronaldo is one of the biggest in sports. This new record adds another big chapter to their ongoing battle for football greatness.
Non-penalty goals are important to fans and experts, as they show a player’s ability to score during regular play. Messi’s new mark strengthens his reputation as one of the best goal-scorers in the history of the sport.
Messi’s Amazing Career: More Records Coming
This latest record of Messi’s adds to many others, including most career goals (870), most goals for a single club, and tons of goal-scoring achievements at both club and international levels. At 38, the Argentine superstar keeps blazing new trails.
He’s still playing for Inter Miami and the Argentina national team, with more chances to extend his records in upcoming games.
Background: Messi’s Journey to Football Greatness
Messi started his professional career at just 17 and quickly became a star at Barcelona, racking up team and individual awards over 20 years. In recent times, he added the World Cup, Copa América, and several league titles to his impressive list, becoming a role model for future stars.
As of 2025, he is football’s all-time leading scorer and a symbol of sporting excellence.