Lionel Messi achieved his 100th goal for Inter Miami in just 115 games, marking his fastest century for any club or country. This milestone occurred during Inter Miami's 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final. Messi scored the opening goal with a header from a Luis Suarez cross, while Casemiro added the second. The win also saw new head coach Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez lift a trophy in his very first game in charge. Messi's goals for Inter Miami include 76 in MLS, 14 in the Leagues Cup, eight in the Concacaf Champions Cup, and one in the FIFA Club World Cup, demonstrating his consistent output since joining in summer 2023. The victory against the Liga MX champions was a significant moment for MLS clubs in cross-league competitions.