Messi smashes 500 league goal tally during Inter Miami's drubbing of Orlando City

In a historic moment that will be etched in football lore, Lionel Messi achieved a monumental milestone by scoring his 500th league goal during Inter Miami's commanding 5-0 victory over Orlando City in the MLS.

Teaming up once again, Messi and his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez delivered a masterclass performance against Orlando City. Both players found the back of the net twice, with Suarez opening the scoring just four minutes into the game.

Inter Miami's victory over Orlando City was a display of their attacking prowess and tactical brilliance. With Suarez and Messi leading the charge, the team stamped their authority on the match early on and never looked back.

The resounding 5-0 victory propels Inter Miami to the summit of the MLS standings with seven points from three matches, signaling their intent to dominate the league this season. 

During Inter Miami’s dominant win, Messi managed to score twice. Once from a cheeky effort off his chest to make it 4-0 to the hosts and a second from a superb header to complete the 5-0 hammering. His second the night helping him reach a remarkable tally of 500 league goals in an astonishing 586 matches. 

The Argentine maestro's path to 500 league goals is a testament to his unparalleled skill and consistency on the pitch. Having dazzled audiences across LaLiga with Barcelona, where he netted a staggering 474 goals in 520 appearances, Messi continued to showcase his scoring prowess during his brief stint in Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain, tallying 22 goals in 58 matches. Now, with Inter Miami, Messi has added four goals in just nine Major League Soccer matches to his illustrious career tally.

As Messi continues to etch his name in the annals of football history, fans around the world eagerly anticipate witnessing more moments of magic from the living legend.