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Lionel Messi overtakes Pelé in all-time free-kick goals list; Juninho, the only man ahead of him
Messi has moved ahead of Pelé in all-time free-kick goals, reaching 71 and trailing Juninho's 77.
With his goal for Inter Miami against New York City FC, Lionel Messi climbed in the all-time ranking for most free kicks scored, with Cristiano Ronaldo in contention, as well.
Lionel Messi continues to score for Inter Miami CF as if on a conveyor belt. The reigning world champion scored his fourth goal of the season in his fourth game during the 3-2 victory against New
Messi sealed the contest in the 90th minute, curling a close-range free kick around the wall and inside the left post to hand Miami a decisive two-goal lead.
© Dustin Markland/Getty ImagesLionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts after winning the MLS match. At the beginning of his professional career, Lionel Messi did ...