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It once seemed that the great milestone of 1,000 goals was exclusive to Cristiano Ronaldo. Little was said about Messi in this regard because it was not expected that he would soon close the gap with the Portuguese to pursue the same mark. Against Nashville SC, the Argentine scored his 900th goal, adding spice to the competition.
Lionel Messi's 900th goal for Inter Miami frame by frame as history was made
Messi is currently 38 years old. He maintains the physical condition and pace of play that allow him to remain active for another two or three years without issues, making it possible for him to reach 1,000 goals within that timeframe.
- Statistically, Messi scores about 100 goals every two years. This suggests he could extend his career until 2028 to reach the milestone.
Cristiano Ronaldo has 965 goals and could achieve the record before Messi, but he also risks falling short. At 41 years old, it seems unlikely he will continue playing after the World Cup, especially as he is beginning to suffer injuries that were rare throughout his career.
Nashville, a Historic 100th
Nashville SC, an MLS club, can proudly claim to be part of Messi's "century" teams. Being on the list of teams against which the Argentine has scored milestone goals is a privilege that, as a rival, they can boast about.
- Dynamo Kyiv - 100
- Real Madrid - 200
- Rayo Vallecano - 300
- Granada - 400
- Valencia - 500
- Atletico Madrid - 600
- Atletico Madrid - 700
- Panama - 800
- Nashville SC - 900
The Goal is 124 Games Away
Based on his last 100 games, Messi has a scoring average of 0.80 goals per game. If this rate continues, the Argentine needs to play 124 more games to reach 1,000 goals. He could reduce this number if he scores multiple goals in several matches.
