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Messi Nears 900 Goals, Mascherano Calls Him 'One of a Kind'

3/6/2026

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Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano praised Lionel Messi as "one of a kind" as Messi approaches 900 career goals.
Messi has scored 898 goals since his debut in 2003, with Barcelona accounting for 672, Inter Miami 79, Paris Saint-Germain 32, and Argentina 115.
Messi won the 2025 MLS golden boot with 29 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains the only active player to reach 900 goals, achieving the milestone in September 2024.

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Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano praised Lionel Messi as "one of a kind" as Messi approaches 900 career goals.
Messi has scored 898 goals since his debut in 2003, with Barcelona accounting for 672, Inter Miami 79, Paris Saint-Germain 32, and Argentina 115.
Messi won the 2025 MLS golden boot with 29 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains the only active player to reach 900 goals, achieving the milestone in September 2024.