Messi Scores 75th Career Free-Kick Goal in Inter Miami’s 2-2 Draw with San

Argentine forward Lionel Messi added another highlight to his storied free-kick repertoire during Inter Miami’s 2–2 draw with San Diego FC in Major League Soccer action early Monday. The match ended level after both sides exchanged second-half goals following Messi’s equalizer.

How Messi’s free-kick tally reached 75

Danish striker Anders Dreyer opened the scoring for San Diego in the 12th minute. Messi leveled the match in the 24th minute with a direct free kick taken from just outside the penalty area. The ball struck the inside of the near post before bouncing into the net. According to post-match reports, the goal marked Messi’s 75th career goal from a direct free kick — 50 scored with Barcelona, 12 with the Argentina national team, 11 with Inter Miami, and two with Paris Saint-Germain.

Messi’s milestone numbers after the match

The strike brought Messi’s total goal count for Inter Miami to 101 since joining the club in 2023. His overall career tally across club and national team stands at 930 goals, per figures cited in match reports.

Inter Miami’s late lead and San Diego’s response

After Messi’s goal, Inter Miami maintained pressure and took the lead in the 74th minute through Uruguayan forward Luis Suárez, who converted a pass from teammate Rodrigo De Paul. Dreyer then scored his second goal of the match in the 82nd minute, securing a draw for San Diego.

League implications for Inter Miami

The result extended Inter Miami’s winless streak to four consecutive MLS draws. Their point total now stands at 46. They trail Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC by 11 points with eight regular-season matches remaining.