When it comes to taking freekicks, no one comes close to Lionel Messi in modern football. In the current era, Messi is the most reliable option. In a MLS clash against Orlando City, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner stepped up and helped Inter Miami clinch a dominating 4-2 win.
Lionel Messi levels with Pele
In the 57th minute, Messi found the net to spark the comeback. In the 90th minute, Messi completed his brace with a stunning free-kick goal, which eventually sealed the game in favor of the Herons.
In the game, Messi scored his 70th freekick which made him level with Brazilian icon Pele. With this he stands at the fourth spot with Pele.
Ahead of Messi, Brazil's Marcelinho Carioca (78) and Roberto Dinamite (75) and Juninho (72) stand on the top three spot.
Lionel Messi to beat Cristiano Ronaldo
The brace led Messi to reach 898 career goals, and he is only two goals away from reaching the 900 mark. Now, Messi has a golden chance of becoming the fastest player ever to score 900 goals.
Currently, Messi has appeared in 1139 games which puts him miles ahead of his arch rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who played 1238 games to reach 900 goals.