The Argentinian ace took responsibility in stoppage time of the second half, took a free kick and sealed the triumph of “Herons” with a precise shot into the lower left corner.
With this goal, Messi reached 70 goals from free kicks in his career, equaling Pele and currently sharing fourth place on the list of the best free kick takers in the history of men’s football.
Most goals from free kicks:
- Juninho – 77 (Brazil)
- Lionel Messi – 70 (Argentina)
- Pele – 70 (Brazil)
- Ronaldinho – 66 (Brazil)
- Victor Legrotaglie – 66 (Argentina)
Where is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo has 64 goals from free kicks. His last such goal came in August 2024, in Al Nassr’s 4:1 win over Al Feihaj.
The Portuguese is now six goals behind Messi, but with Al Nassr’s games remaining this season and a major competition coming up later in the year, it remains to be hoped that we will see another exciting run between the two football icons.
(Vijesti.ba)
