Messi Breaks Ronaldo's Record with 930 Career Goals
On September 21, 2026, Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami, scored a goal in a Major League Soccer match against San Diego, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Messi's goal, a direct free kick in the 24th minute, marked his 75th direct free-kick goal.
This achievement brought his career total to 930 goals, making him the fastest and youngest player to reach this milestone at 39 years and 88 days old. The previous record was held by Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al-Nassr, who reached 930 goals at 40 years and 58 days old over 1272 matches.
Messi accomplished this feat in just 1176 matches, showcasing his remarkable scoring ability and longevity in the sport.
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