{
  "id": 9307803,
  "title": "Messi moves into second place on all-time free-kick goals, Ronaldo in ninth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/messi-moves-into-second-place-on-all-time-free-kick-goals-ronaldo-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T09:32:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/messi-moves-into-second-place-on-all-time-free-kick-goals-ronaldo-in-ninth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is now second on the all-time free-kick goals list. Messi has surpassed several legendary Brazilian players and is well ahead of long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentina captain has now scored 75 direct free-kick goals in his career, while Ronaldo is on 63. In 2026 alone, Messi scored six free-kicks and […] Messi moves into second place on all-time free-kick…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}