Lionel Messi Assists Record, Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC Match Result: Lionel Messi came up with an incredible effort to help Inter Miami register a dominating 4-0 victory over Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer Cup playoffs decider at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday.

Messi etched his name in the history books as Miami made it to the semifinal of the MLS Eastern Conference. The club continue their MLS Cup quest as they will be up against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on either November 22 or 23.

On the back of two goals and an impactful effort throughout the game, Messi achieved an incredible milestone as he completed 400 assists in his football career. He bagged a brace in the first half before assisting Tadeo Allende for Miami’s fourth goal of the night. He has become the only active player to reach the 400 mark while just being four away from equalling Ferenc Puskás’ all-time record.

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Messi now has five goals and two assists in three playoff games so far this season, adding to the 29 goals and 19 assists from the regular season.

BREAKDOWN OF LIONEL MESSI’S ASSIST

Barcelona: 269 assists

Argentina: 60 assists

PSG: 34 assists

Inter Miami: 37 assists

Most assists in football history

Lionel Messi: 400 (Barcelona, PSG, Inter Miami)

Thomas Müller: 303 (Bayern Munich)

Luis Suarez: 298 (Ajax, Liverpool, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Inter Miami)

Angel De Maria: 278 (Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, Benfica)

Cristiano Ronaldo: 276 (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr)

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Notably, Inter Miami were without star Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, who was suspended for one game by MLS for violent conduct in last week’s loss at Nashville.

Messi has been in remarkable goal-scoring form and continues to make an impact for both club and country. His last three calendar years show 28 goals in 2023, 29 in 2024, and then an explosion to 42 in 2025 for Inter Miami and Argentina.

He has 892 official goals, meaning he needs 108 more to reach the legendary mark of 1000 goals, a milestone which Messi's long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo is also chasing.