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Last checked 1 Oct 2026, 18:04 BST. Published 1 Oct 2026, 18:04 BST. The date on each story shows when the news happened.

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MESSIMatch27 Sep 2026· Official club report

Messi scores a free kick as Miami fall 2–1 at Columbus

Inter Miami’s match report credits Messi with their equaliser in a 2–1 away defeat to Columbus Crew.

The club reports that the goal took him to 21 in the 2026 MLS regular season at the time of the match. Columbus scored the winner in stoppage time.

The 21-goal figure is an MLS regular-season tally as reported on 27 September, rather than an all-competitions or career total.

Source: Inter Miami CF ↗Link to this update

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On the calendar

7 OCTOBER 2026 · 00:00 BST

Argentina vs Benin

Friendly · Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires. AFA lists 6 October at 20:00 local time, which is midnight at the start of 7 October in London. Messi is called up for his planned farewell; the match has not been played.

AFA official calendar ↗

9–11 OCTOBER 2026

Saudi Pro League · Matchweek 8

Revised round dates. Individual Al Nassr fixture time and Ronaldo’s selection require separate confirmation.

Saudi Pro League schedule ↗

11 OCTOBER 2026 · 00:30 BST

Inter Miami vs D.C. United

MLS regular season · Nu Stadium. The club lists 10 October at 7:30pm US Eastern time, which is 00:30 the following day in London. Messi’s participation is not confirmed.

Inter Miami match report ↗

Fixtures can change. Selection and playing time are confirmed separately.

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