Messi reaches 71 free kick goals in his career: How many does Cristiano Ronaldo have and who holds the record?

With his goal for Inter Miami against New York City FC, Lionel Messi climbed in the all-time ranking for most free kicks scored, with Cristiano Ronaldo in contention, as well.

Goalkeeper bamboozled as Lionel Messi scores 30-yard free-kick but fans almost miss it due to bizarre optical illusion

LIONEL MESSI scored a free-kick as Inter Miami won 3-2 at New York City on Sunday night. But several fans watching on at home seemed more preoccupied by a wire that appeared to be on the pitch.

Lionel Messi overtakes incredible Pele record and has top spot in his sights

Lionel Messi is closer than ever to being officially crowned as football’s free-kick king. Messi was on the scoresheet for Inter Miami as they came from behind to beat New York City FC 3-2

VIDEO: Lionel Messi scores 71st free-kick of his career to overtake Brazil legend Pele as New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese is left completely embarrassed

Lionel Messi netted the 71st free-kick goal of his career as he inspired Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over New York City FC in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

Lionel Messi equals Pele with jaw-dropping free-kick, closes in on 900-goal milestone to outpace Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi sealed the contest in the 90th minute, curling a close-range free kick around the wall and inside the left post to hand Miami a decisive two-goal lead.
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Top 13 players with the most free kick goals: Messi overtakes Pele, closes in on Juninho

Scoring directly from a free kick is among the most challenging feats in football. YEN.com.gh has curated a selection of the absolute finest among them.