3Pre-IntermediateGeneralSports

Messi Scores His 100th Goal for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami. His team beat Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup. It is the fastest he has ever reached 100 goals for any team.

1 min readLevel 3September 18, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

score

/skɔːr/

verb

To get a goal or point in a game or sport

“She scored two goals in the match.”

header

/ˈhɛdər/

noun

A way to hit the ball using your head in football

“He scored a great header from the corner kick.”

trophy

/ˈtroʊfi/

noun

A prize you get when you win a competition

“The team held the trophy and smiled for photos.”

coach

/koʊtʃ/

noun

A person who teaches and leads a sports team

“The new coach told the players to work hard.”

reach

/riːtʃ/

verb

To arrive at a number, level, or important point

“She worked hard to reach her goal.”

greatest

/ˈɡreɪtɪst/

adjective

The best or most important of all

“Many people say he is the greatest singer ever.”

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Lionel Messi scored a big goal this week. It was his 100th goal for Inter Miami. He scored with a header in the 24th minute. His friend Luis Suárez helped him score. The fans were very happy that night.

Inter Miami beat Cruz Azul 2-0 in the game. Casemiro scored the second goal later. The game was the Campeones Cup final. It was the team's new coach's first game. His name is Kily González.

Messi reached 100 goals in only 115 games. This is faster than any other team before. He got 100 goals at Barcelona in 188 games. Miami has now won four trophies with Messi. He is still one of the greatest players ever.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

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What team did Inter Miami beat in the final?
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How did Messi score his 100th goal?
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Who scored the second goal for Inter Miami?
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How many games did Messi need to score 100 goals at Miami?
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How many trophies has Miami won with Messi?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

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How many goals has Messi scored for Inter Miami?
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Who helped Messi score his 100th goal?
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What was the final score of the game?
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How many games did Messi need to reach 100 goals at Miami?
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How many trophies has Inter Miami won with Messi?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
Do you like watching football? Why or why not?
2
Who is your favorite sports player? What do you like about them?
3
Have you ever been to a big sports game? How was it?
4
What sport do you think is the most exciting to watch?
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Do you think Messi is the best football player ever? Why?

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