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Messi Hits Reported 400-Assist Milestone as Inter Miami Advance, Ronaldo’s 1,000-Goal Push Continues

Federico Chiesa’s public pick of Messi as the greatest underscores a rivalry now shaped by endorsements and disputed statistics.

Overview

  • Lionel Messi logged two goals and an assist in Inter Miami’s 4-0 win over Nashville, clinching a best-of-three series and setting up an Eastern Conference semifinal against FC Cincinnati.
  • Multiple outlets reported Messi has reached 400 career assists, though tallies vary by data source and methodologies, with some noting differing historical leaderboards.
  • Times Now, citing Opta, credited Messi with 400 assists across club and country, while other counts highlight inconsistencies in what is included as an assist.
  • Former Juventus teammate Federico Chiesa praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s professionalism but said Messi is the greatest player in history in a Sky Sports interview.
  • Goal.com reported Cristiano Ronaldo remains prolific with Al-Nassr and is closing in on 1,000 career goals, with Wesley Sneijder suggesting both he and Messi could ultimately reach the mark.