Lionel Messi scored another goal with Inter Miami: How does the race for 1,000 goals against Cristiano Ronaldo stand?

Nashville SC beat Inter Miami 2-1, forcing a third and decisive game in the first round of the MLS playoffs , which will be played on Saturday, November 8, at Chase Stadium in Miami.

Lionel Messi scored the only goal for Javier Mascherano's team, adding another goal to his professional career, which is close to reaching 900. How did the battle for 1,000 goals vs. Cristiano Ronaldo turn out?

The race for 1,000

Historically, Leo and Cristiano's achievements have been reasons to pit them against each other and compare them. Now, both soccer legends are close to reaching one of the most important milestones of their careers: scoring 1,000 goals.

During the Inter Miami match, the 38-year-old Argentine star was 108 goals away from this record, after accumulating 892 goals in 1,132 games. Against Nashville, Leo scored after an assist from Rodrigo De Paul but could not prevent a 1-2 defeat.

In addition, he is just one assist (399) away from 400, and in his last 15 games, he has contributed to 27 goals (17 goals and 10 assists). But CR7 is not far behind.

The Portuguese star took two more steps in the race for 1,000 goals after scoring twice with Al-Nassr against Al-Feiha in a new round of the Saudi Pro League. The first came thanks to an assist from Sadio Mané in the 37th minute. He then broke the tie with a penalty in the 94th minute and closed the game with a final score of 2-1.

Thus, at 40 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo has accumulated 952 goals and 259 assists in 1,295 games and is only 48 goals away from becoming the only player to reach this milestone.

Meanwhile, both occupy the top two spots as the highest scorers in soccer history, but behind Leo are Josef Bican (805), Pelé (757), and Romario (745).

However, among active players , Robert Lewandowski with 701, Luis Suárez with 597, and Karim Benzema with 502 complete the top five.

Without a doubt, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue to make it clear why they are the top references in the sport and that their age is no impediment to continuing to set records while they continue to win over their fans with their soccer.