Messi Stays in Pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo as Latest Brace Reignites Race for 1,000 Goals
Key Highlights: Lionel Messi reached 936 career goals after scoring twice in Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Atlanta United. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the race to 1,000 official career goals with 981 strikes, currently 45 goals ahead of Messi. Messi holds the scoring advantage in calendar year 2026, registering 40 goals for club and country compared ...