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Lionel Messi’s 14-Game Goal Run Matches Barcelona Record
Messi’s current 14-game goal contribution streak could match his 2011 Barcelona record.
In brief
Messi’s current 14-game goal contribution streak could match his 2011 Barcelona record. Lionel Messi’s 14-game goal contribution streak in MLS could match his 2011 Barcelona record of 17 consecutive games with goal involvements. Originally reported by SI.
Messi’s Current Form
39-year-old Lionel Messi has scored or assisted in each of his last 14 appearances across all competitions for club and country.
Return to Inter Miami
Messi returned to Inter Miami after his 2026 World Cup campaign for Argentina.
Current MLS Performance
Messi is the best player in MLS and became the first to record 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons.
14-Game Goal Contribution Streak
Messi has registered 26 goal contributions in his last 14 appearances, scoring 16 and assisting 10.
Streak Details
The streak began on August 15, 2026, and includes 12 MLS regular season games, a Campeones Cup final, and an international friendly.
Record Comparison
Messi’s 14-game streak is the second longest in his career, behind his 2011 Barcelona run of 17 games.
2011 Barcelona Streak
In 2011, Messi had 19 goals and 10 assists in 17 consecutive games under Pep Guardiola.
2011 Streak Details
The 2011 streak started on January 5 and ended on March 8, with Messi playing in 17 matches across all competitions.
2026 MLS Season
With four games remaining in the 2026 MLS regular season, Messi could break his own record.
The short version
Lionel Messi’s 14-game goal contribution streak in MLS could match his 2011 Barcelona record of 17 consecutive games with goal involvements.
