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/
Lionel Messi has equalised for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew with a spectacular free-kick, taking his career total of goals from set pieces to 76 and moving within two of the all-time record. The Argentine, 39, curled the ball into the far top corner after receiving a free-kick near the right touchline in the 33rd minute. This goal leaves him two goals short of the record most widely attributed to Brazilian Marcelinho Carioca, who is credited with 78 direct free-kick goals.
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