SpotlightGiveMeSportUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Messi closing in on free-kick record
Messi's latest stunner puts him near the top of the all-time free-kick list.
L. Messi
player
Player
Lionel Messi
Position
Forward
Club
Inter Miami
Nationality
Argentina
What happened. Lionel Messi scored another free-kick goal, bringing him closer to the record for most free-kick goals in football history.
- Messi is closing in on the top spot.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele and Maradona also feature in the list.
- The list ranks the 15 players with the most free-kick goals ever.
Messi's recent goal highlights his continued excellence from set pieces.
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