Lionel Messi dumps Cristiano Ronaldo, overtakes Pele but still trails Brazilian icon in elite record chart

Lionel Messi is all set to feature for Argentina in the upcoming international break, where the World Cup champions take on Mauritania and Zambia in friendlies in Buenos Aires.

Lionel Messi overtakes incredible Pele record and has top spot in his sights

Lionel Messi is closer than ever to being officially crowned as football’s free-kick king. Messi was on the scoresheet for Inter Miami as they came from behind to beat New York City FC 3-2

Goalkeeper bamboozled as Lionel Messi scores 30-yard free-kick but fans almost miss it due to bizarre optical illusion

LIONEL MESSI scored a free-kick as Inter Miami won 3-2 at New York City on Sunday night. But several fans watching on at home seemed more preoccupied by a wire that appeared to be on the pitch.

Messi reaches 71 free kick goals in his career: How many does Cristiano Ronaldo have and who holds the record?

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 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.