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Messi scores 76th free-kick goal, moves within two of all-time record

Lionel Messi scored his 76th career free-kick goal for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew, moving him within two of the all-time record held by Marcelinho. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-scores-76th-free-kick-goal-moves-within-two-of-all-time-record/

Messi scores 76th free-kick goal, moves within two of all-time record

Lionel Messi scored his 76th career free-kick goal in Inter Miami's match against Columbus Crew, bringing him within two of the all-time record for most free-kick goals. The Argentine, 39, curled the ball into the far top corner from a set-piece in the 33rd minute, equalising the match at 1-1. Though Columbus went on to win 2-1, the goal marked Messi's 76th successful free-kick in official matches across his career with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami, and Argentina.

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