MLS 2025: Lionel Messi Scores Brace vs NY Bulls, Breaks Massive Record Held By Cristiano Ronaldo
Argentinian or Inter Miami footballer Lionel Messi has beaten a massive record held by rival Cristiano Ronaldo during Group A match against New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull Arena in the Major League Soccer (MLS). By scoring a couple of goals in the fixture against NY Red Bulls, Messi now has most number of non-penalty goals, going past Ronaldo's tally of 763.
The 38-year-old delivered a promising performance in the recently-concluded Club World Cup 2025 edition but Inter Miami had a disappointing tournament. They lost to PSG 4-0 in the Round of 16 clash to be eliminated from the tournament. Nevertheless, they hammered NY Red Bulls by 5-1 as Telasco Segovia and Messi scored two each. Jordi Alba netted one. Messi netted goals in the 60th and 75th minute.
Moreover, the 38-year-old has managed to accomplish the feat only in 167 fewer games.
Lionel Messi chasing three major milestones
Additionally, the Argentinian also has an assist tally of 386, with no footballer reaching even 300 thus far. Hence, it makes him only 14 shy of 400 assists. Apart from this, Messi currently has 874 goals under his belt and needs only 26 to 900 career goals.
His tally of career trophies are currently 46 and needs four more to reach 50. Should Messi manage to achieve these three milestones, it could be insurmountable.
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