Messi’s goal makes history for the Herons, as he becomes the club’s all-time leader in goal contributions with 44, passing former Argentina teammate Gonzalo Higuaín, who had 43. Messi tied Higauin’s mark with his goal in a 2–1 win over the Philadelphia Union on Matchday 6.

The goal was Messi's third of the MLS season. Toronto FC drew 1-1 with Inter Miami CF at Chase Stadium during MLS "Sunday Night Soccer", but Lionel Messi made history in the process. The two Eastern Conference rivals traded goals in first-half stoppage time,

Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer, with Lionel Messi scoring one of the goals just minutes after entering the game. Lionel Messi returned from a couple of weeks on the sidelines due to physical issues,