Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club
1 day, 23 hours ago

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club

Associated Press  

Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1974 — Boston’s Phil Esposito scores two goals, including his 500th goal, to lead the Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Boston Garden. 1996 — Brett Hull becomes the 24th player in NHL history to score 500 goals, with a hat trick in the St. Louis Blues’ 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings. 2013 — Peyton Manning finishes 32 for 51 for 400 yards and four touchdown passes to set the single season touchdown mark in Denver’s 37-13 win over Houston. 2020 - Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for FC Barcelona during 3-0 win over Real Valladolid to break Pele’s record for most goals for one club; Pele, 643 goals for Santos 1956-74 _____

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Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin moves past Gordie Howe for 2nd most goals of all-time in NHL history
23 hours, 38 minutes ago

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin moves past Gordie Howe for 2nd most goals of all-time in NHL history

Associated Press  

Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. 1951 — Norm Van Brocklin’s 73-yard touchdown pass to Tom Fears in the fourth quarter gives the Los Angeles Rams a 24-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL title. 2007 — Chris Johnson sets an NCAA bowl record with 408 …

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record

Hindustan Times  

Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres may not have found the back of the net in the UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal on Tuesday at the José Alvalade Stadium, but the striker still remains in hunt to shatter Lionel Messi's long-standing record of most goals scored in a single season. Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring his team's …

Today in Sports - Ronaldo breaks the world record for goals scored in men’s international football
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Ronaldo breaks the world record for goals scored in men’s international football

Associated Press  

Sept. 1 1923 — The United States wins its fourth consecutive Davis Cup by beating Australia four matches to one. 1946 — Patty Berg wins the U.S. Women’s Open golf title by beating Betty Jameson in the final round. 1971 — John Newcombe becomes the first top-seeded man to lose in the first round of the U.S. Open when he …

Lionel Messi sets double MLS record in Inter Miami's thrashing of NY Red Bulls
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi sets double MLS record in Inter Miami's thrashing of NY Red Bulls

India Today  

Lionel Messi had an MLS-record six goal contributions, Luis Suarez scored three times and Matias Rojas recorded a brace as Inter Miami thumped the New York Red Bulls 6-2 on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Messi, who was named MLS Player of the Month for the month of April, scored once and added five assists as Miami extended its unbeaten …

Top 10 Best Goals Scored In Football in 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Top 10 Best Goals Scored In Football in 2023

News 18  

Football is an age-old sport that has witnessed some of the craziest goals scored in its centuries-long history. From Alejandro Garnacho’s jaw-dropping bicycle kicks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s outrageous lob in the Saudi Pro League, here are the best goals scored in this calendar year – Alejandro Garnacho’s Bicycle Kick vs Brighton The world stood still as Manchester United star Alejandro …

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?
1 year, 1 month ago

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?

Al Jazeera  

A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football. Lionel Messi has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. Here’s a look at the list of honours the Argentine great has to …

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final

India TV News  

Lionel Messi continues his dream start for Inter Miami with another goal in the quarter-final of the League Cup 2023 against Charlotte FC on Friday, August 11. The legendary forward scored his eighth goal in five appearances for Inter Miami to help them reach the semi-final round. Inter Miami's third goal came from Charlotte's centre-back Adilson Malanda who was unfortunate …

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled

Firstpost  

It is difficult to qualify Messi’s time at PSG as a success, even if the move to the French capital helped set him up for the crowning glory of his career at last year’s World Cup and did no harm to the Qatar-owned club as a sporting brand Paris: Lionel Messi arrived in France to a hero’s welcome, seen as …

Messi overtakes Ronaldo with goal no. 702 while Arsenal, Barcelona hold their leads
1 year, 8 months ago

Messi overtakes Ronaldo with goal no. 702 while Arsenal, Barcelona hold their leads

The Hindu  

Ligue 1 It was yet another day when the ‘Messi-Ronaldo’ rivalry came into the topic of discussion. Messi’s goal was also a record-breaking one — he scored his 702nd goal in Europe’s top five leagues and broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 701. Meanwhile, Son Heung-Min’s opening goal in the 10th minute made him the first Asian to score 100 goals …

Lionel Messi Scores 100th Argentina Goal in Friendly Against Curacao
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi Scores 100th Argentina Goal in Friendly Against Curacao

News 18  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Tuesday scored his 100th international goal for the reigning world champions as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win over outclassed Curacao. Every time he touches the ball, he makes you smile.” Messi came into the game not just as his country’s all-time record goalscorer, but with more goals than the next two top marksmen …

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina

Al Jazeera  

The Albiceleste captain, his country’s all-time record goalscorer, netted a hat-trick in a 7-0 win against Curacao. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has passed the 100-goal mark for the reigning world champions in a 7-0 friendly win over Curacao. Argentine football star Lionel Messi was mobbed in Buenos Aires when fans learned where he was dining 👇 pic.twitter.com/SR7ounVv0B — AJE Sport …

Top international goalscorers in men’s football: Ronaldo on top with 122 goals; Messi third with 103 goals, Sunil Chhetri fifth with 87
1 year, 8 months ago

Top international goalscorers in men’s football: Ronaldo on top with 122 goals; Messi third with 103 goals, Sunil Chhetri fifth with 87

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal continues to be at the helm of the list of players with the most goals in international football. Ronaldo, the most-capped international, also holds the all-time record for most career goals. Daei held the record for the most goals scored until September 2021, when Ronaldo surpassed him with a goal against Ireland in a World Cup …

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi has a never-ending love affair with records. The Argentina skipper, who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year has continued to perform for Paris Saint-Germain and it doesn't look as if he is going to stop anytime soon. After winning the World Cup, many believe that Messi has surpassed his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo and …

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list

India TV News  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are legends in their capacity and they have dominated football for more than a decade now. In 839 club games that he has played, Messi has scored 699 goals. If Lionel Messi ends up scoring against Marseille, he will be only the second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to join the 700-goal club as per GOAL.com. …

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
1 year, 11 months ago

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals …

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
1 year, 11 months ago

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

Associated Press  

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness and his penchant for scoring. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals scored in friendlies or matches against semi-professional or even amateur teams. Pelé scored a total of 95 goals with Brazil’s national team, but 18 of those goals came against clubs or combined squads in games which usually are not included in official …

Lionel Messi breaks Argentina's all-time World Cup scoring record after converting penalty vs Croatia
2 years ago

Lionel Messi breaks Argentina's all-time World Cup scoring record after converting penalty vs Croatia

India Today  

Lionel Messi is unstoppable. Notably, Messi also went past Gabriel Batistuta's tally of 10 for the most World Cup goals by an Argentina player. It was a record-equalling night in terms of World Cup appearances for Messi as the Argentina captain emulated Lothar Matthaeus record of 25 appearances at the showpiece event. Messi headed into the World Cup in Qatar, …

Watch: Lionel Messi’s brilliant goal against Australia which helped Argentina enter FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
2 years ago

Watch: Lionel Messi’s brilliant goal against Australia which helped Argentina enter FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

Firstpost  

It was also Messi’s first goal in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup and with it, he surpassed legend Diego Maradona. Lionel Messi found the back of the net as Argentina stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 2-1 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022

Hindustan Times  

Making his presence felt at the grandest stage of them all in Argentina's tournament opener against Saudi Arabia, record-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi surpassed his idol and football great Maradona by opening his account at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi have smashed spectacular individual records in the group stage phase of …

How many goals has Messi scored for Argentina against Mexico?
2 years ago

How many goals has Messi scored for Argentina against Mexico?

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi, having scored a stunning goal against Mexico in the Group C match of the FIFA World Cup, took his goal tally against El Tri to four now. Messi was recently bested by Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, having scored eight goals in 18 World Cup appearances compared to the Argentine star’s seven in 20. Ronaldo, with seven Man of …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi just behind Pele after goal against Croatia in the semifinal
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi just behind Pele after goal against Croatia in the semifinal

The Hindu  

Miroslav Klose No player has scored as many goals at FIFA World Cup as German striker Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 times in 24 appearances in four separate editions. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Before Klose took over the record for the most World Cup goals, the record belonged to Brazil’s 2002 World Cup-winning star Ronaldo. In his debut World Cup …

Lionel Messi at the double as Argentina streak continues with Jamaica defeat
2 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi at the double as Argentina streak continues with Jamaica defeat

Firstpost  

Messi’s goals capped an emphatic win for Argentina, who have now gone 35 games unbeaten in a streak stretching back to 2019 Harrison, New Jersey: Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina edged closer to Italy’s world record unbeaten streak with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Jamaica in a World Cup warm-up friendly in New Jersey on Tuesday. Messi’s goals capped …

Lionel Messi Nets 2 Goals, Gets Accosted by Fans Twice in Argentina's 3-0 Win vs Jamaica
2 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi Nets 2 Goals, Gets Accosted by Fans Twice in Argentina's 3-0 Win vs Jamaica

News 18  

Lionel Messi scored two goals and was twice accosted by fans running on the field as Argentina extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches over three years by beating Jamaica 3-0 on Tuesday night in its next-to-last World Cup warmup match. Messi scored four goals in Argentina’s two World Cup warmups this month, giving him 16 career goals in the …

Lionel Messi nets five in friendly as Argentina crushes Estonia 5-0
2 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi nets five in friendly as Argentina crushes Estonia 5-0

The Hindu  

Argentina striker Lionel Messi scored five goals in a 5-0 friendly win over Estonia on Sunday, a result which helped him overtake Hungary's great Ferenc Puskas among the all-time international top scorers. The Argentina captain caught up and left behind the former Hungary and -- on four occasions -- Spain forward, who scored 84 goals in 89 games. READ | …

Lionel Messi reaches this career milestone, Fans' reaction prove that he is called legend for a reason
2 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi reaches this career milestone, Fans' reaction prove that he is called legend for a reason

India TV News  

In Argentina's friendly match against Spain, Lionel Messi performed brilliantly. It was the first time that Messi scored five goals for Argentina and helped his team to win the match by 5-0, which also means all the goals for his team were scored by him. Highlights - After scoring his 86th goal for Argentina, Messi became the fourth-highest scorer for …

Messi record: he’s top South American international scorer
3 years, 3 months ago

Messi record: he’s top South American international scorer

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — Argentine star Lionel Messi became the top international goal scorer in South American history on Thursday, overtaking Brazil’s Pelé. The 34-year-old netted all the goals at Argentina’s 3-0 win against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying, and now has 79 for the national team. The first came in the 14th minute, with Messi moving the ball between a …

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain with Barcelona legacy intact – Firstpost
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain with Barcelona legacy intact – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona as their all-time top scorer with 672 goals in 778 appearances. Paris: There was once the romantic notion that whenever Lionel Messi finally left Barcelona he would return to Argentina and play for Newell’s Old Boys, the club he supported as a boy. Paris Saint-Germain, a club transformed by the unfathomable state wealth of Qatar, is …

Lionel Messi's 17-year Barcelona career in numbers
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi's 17-year Barcelona career in numbers

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will leave FC Barcelona on a free transfer as the club struggles with its finances. Lionel Messi has 667 goals and assists in La Liga alone and is one of the two players to have more than 100 Champions League goals, the other being Cristiano Ronaldo. Lionel Messi is the only player to have scored more than ten …

Pele Congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo as Hat-trick Takes Him 'Top of The World'
3 years, 9 months ago

Pele Congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo as Hat-trick Takes Him 'Top of The World'

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo acclaimed himself to be top of the Worlds goalscoring list after getting a hat trick on Sunday, while Brazilian soccer great Pele congratulated the Juventus forward for surpassing his official tally of goals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo has scored 668 club goals five with Sporting Lisbon, 118 for Manchester United, …

Ronaldo has yet to break all-time scoring record, Czech FA claims
3 years, 11 months ago

Ronaldo has yet to break all-time scoring record, Czech FA claims

The Hindu  

The Czech Football Association has disputed claims that Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo broke the all-time goalscoring record on Wednesday, insisting he needs another 62 to surpass Josef Bican’s tally. Ronaldo scored his 760th career goal in Juve’s 2-0 Italian Supercup win over Napoli and was hailed by several media outlets as the most prolific scorer in the history of the …

Lionel Messi's all-time goal-scoring record with a single club untouchable, says ex-England striker Gary Lineker
4 years ago

Lionel Messi's all-time goal-scoring record with a single club untouchable, says ex-England striker Gary Lineker

Firstpost  

Messi beat Pele’s record of 643 goals for one club when he scored Barcelona’s third goal, and the 644th of his Barca career, in the 3-0 win against Valladolid on Tuesday. Madrid: Lionel Messi’s all-time goal-scoring record for one club will never be broken, former England and Barcelona forward Gary Lineker has predicted. “To beat Messi’s 644 goal record, someone …

Messi surpasses Pele, leads Barca to victory at Valladolid
4 years ago

Messi surpasses Pele, leads Barca to victory at Valladolid

The Hindu  

Barcelona thrashed Real Valladolid 3-0 away in La Liga on Tuesday as Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal to surpass Pele as the all-time record scorer for a single club. Messi finally got his first assist of the season when he picked out defender Clement Lenglet with a splendid cross and the Frenchman rose to head Barca in front after …

Lionel Messi Surpasses Pele With Most Goals, Leads Barcelona to 3-0 Win over Valladolid in La Liga
4 years ago

Lionel Messi Surpasses Pele With Most Goals, Leads Barcelona to 3-0 Win over Valladolid in La Liga

News 18  

Barcelona turned on the style to thrash Real Valladolid 3-0 away in La Liga on Tuesday as Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal to surpass Pele as the all-time record scorer for a single club. Messi also finally got his first assist of the season when he picked out defender Clement Lenglet with a splendid cross and the Frenchman rose …

Messi breaks Pele’s record with 644 goals for Barcelona
4 years ago

Messi breaks Pele’s record with 644 goals for Barcelona

Al Jazeera  

Barcelona captain has now scored more goals for a single club than any other footballer. Lionel Messi broke Pele’s all-time scoring milestone for their clubs by netting his 644th career goal in Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Valladolid on Tuesday. “When I started playing football I never thought I’d break any record, especially not the one I achieved today that Pele …

LaLiga: Lionel Messi equals Pele record in Barcelona draw; Luis Suarez scores brace in Atletico win
4 years ago

LaLiga: Lionel Messi equals Pele record in Barcelona draw; Luis Suarez scores brace in Atletico win

Firstpost  

Messi headed in from Jordi Alba’s cross after his first-half penalty was saved to equal the mark set by the Brazilian great for Santos. Madrid: Lionel Messi scored his 643rd goal for Barcelona on Saturday to equal Pele’s record of goals for a single club as the Spanish giants were held 2-2 by Valencia. What he’s done for this club, …

Lionel Messi equals Pele's record of 643 club goals, Barcelona held by Valencia
4 years ago

Lionel Messi equals Pele's record of 643 club goals, Barcelona held by Valencia

India TV News  

Lionel Messi reached another personal scoring milestone in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Valencia in the Spanish league on Saturday. The latest setback by Barcelona left Ronald Koeman’s team in fifth place and eight points adrift of league leader Atlético Madrid, which got two goals by Luis Suárez to help beat Elche 3-1. Messi canceled out Mouctar Diakhaby’s opener for Valencia …

Messi equals Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club
4 years ago

Messi equals Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi reached another personal scoring milestone in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Valencia in the Spanish league on Saturday. Stories like ours, of loving the same club for so long, unfortunately will be increasingly rare in football.” READ | The latest setback by Barcelona left Ronald Koeman’s team in fifth place and eight points adrift of league leader Atlético Madrid, …

Messi imitated Maradona's goals and skills but not his lifestyle
4 years ago

Messi imitated Maradona's goals and skills but not his lifestyle

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is the only Argentine to truly live up to being described as the next Diego Maradona so it was little surprise the Barcelona captain should dedicate his goal in Sunday's 4-0 Liga win over Osasuna to his late compatriot. His solo effort against Getafe in 2007 was a carbon copy of Maradona's second against England in the '86 …

Olympic Gold, Ballon d'Or, Goal Records: the Glittering Career of Lionel Messi
4 years, 3 months ago

Olympic Gold, Ballon d'Or, Goal Records: the Glittering Career of Lionel Messi

News 18  

Lionel Messi was the teenage prodigy who blossomed into Barcelona’s record scorer and is still operating at the highest level at 33. OLYMPIC GOLD Messi helped Argentina to their second straight men’s football gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning all six of their games and conceding just two goals. It capped a brilliant campaign where he inspired Barcelona to …

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