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NBA legend Magic Johnson commented on an experience with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, also sending a message after the Inter Miami star reached his 900th career goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the only other men's player with more than 900 goals — at least, by official counts. It took Ronaldo about 100 more matches to get to the milestone than Messi needed; Ronaldo was 39 when he got to 900 goals in September 2024, while Messi doesn't turn 39 until June.
The Inter Miami faithful packed into Chase Stadium on Wednesday night knowing they could witness history. Lionel Messi had been closing in on 900 career goals for weeks. The CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 second leg against Nashville SC gave him the stage.
Inter Miami’s exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup, coupled with Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury, spells bad news for Mexican soccer fans.
Magic Johnson has described watching Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off live as one of the greatest moments of his life. The NBA legend reflected on the experience while revisiting a period when both players were at the peak of their rivalry.