Jul 16, 2025 - Sports

Lionel Messi hopes to extend multi-goal scoring streak

Martin Vassolo

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Animated photo illustration of Lionel Messi kicking a soccer ball. — Brendan Lynch/Axios. Photos: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Lionel Messi shoots ... and he scores! (again and again).

The Inter Miami superstar can extend his record-breaking scoring streak tonight against FC Cincinnati.

Why it matters: Messi is laughing at Father Time.

Over the weekend, the 38-year-old became the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in five straight matches, beating his own record of four that he set last week.

The Argentine's proficient left foot has also propelled Inter to five straight victories, good for fifth in the Eastern conference and No. 1 in the ESPN MLS Power Rankings.

🎞️ Human highlight reel: Watch Messi's record-breaking goal against Nashville SC.

Flashback: La Pulga hasn't had a scoring streak like this since 2012, when he scored multiple goals in six straight league matches with Barcelona, per ESPN.

📣 What's next: Inter is on the road tonight against FC Cincinnati.

7:30pm, Apple TV+.
The Herons return to South Florida on July 26 for a rematch against FC Cincinnati. Tickets

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