Full list: Top 6 players with most free-kick goals scored as Messi nears all-time record

Vanguard News | 28-09-2026 05:34pm |

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has moved to within two goals of the all-time record for direct free-kick goals. He scored a free-kick in Inter Miami's 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday. The goal took his career tally from direct free-kicks to 76. Messi's goal came in the 33rd minute, but Jamal Thiaré scored in stoppage time to give Columbus the win.

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