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Lionel Messi Goes Past Cristiano Ronaldo to Hold Incredible Record After Brace vs NYRB
HARRISON, NEW JERSEY, JUL 20 – Messi achieved 764 non-penalty goals in 167 fewer games than Ronaldo while scoring six braces in seven MLS matches this season, maintaining high performance after the FIFA Club World Cup.
- On July 19, 2025, in Harrison, N.J., Inter Miami secured a 5-1 MLS win over the New York Red Bulls, highlighted by two goals from Lionel Messi.
- Messi reached this milestone by surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most non-penalty goals in football history, previously 763 goals.
- The Argentine superstar notched his 764th non-penalty goal with two second-half strikes, assisted once and inspiring a comeback after Red Bulls led 1-0.
- Messi achieved this record in 167 fewer games than Ronaldo, who leads with 938 total career goals and aims for 1,000 goals overall.
- Messi's feat confirms his ongoing elite status, while both players, aged 38 and 40 respectively, continue competing at the highest level amid mutual respect.
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The Argentine star Lionel Messi reached this Saturday a new milestone in his football career after becoming the highest historical scorer, without counting the many from the penal point, with 764 entries, which allowed him to overcome his nemesis, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, who remained in 763 goals without adding the penalties. The captain of Inter Miami and the Argentine team, reached this mark after scoring two points in the 5-1 victor…
There is no stopping Leo Messi. After a Club World Cup where the Argentine star reminded the entire world that he is still in full shape at his 38 years old, Leo has extended his good streak to the MLS where he accumulates six doublets in the last seven games with Inter Miami. His last two goals, these against New York Red Bulls, also represent a milestone for Messi, who has left Cristiano behind in his particular beating fight. More information…
Lionel Messi scored two goals for Inter Miami in the MLS last night, moving ahead of his good friend Cristiano Ronaldo.
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