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👑​ Messi stunner! Argentine star close to another record

The years go by and go by, but there is always one constant: Lionel Messi scoring stunning goals. In the match between Columbus and Miami, Messi is giving his team the equalizer with a free-kick goal.…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 12:59 AM
👑​ Messi stunner! Argentine star close to another record
Key Things to Know
  • Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Columbus Crew in MLS play.
  • Lionel Messi scored his 76th career free-kick goal in the match.
  • Messi is approaching the all-time free-kick scoring record held by Marcelinho Carioca.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lionel Messi scored a stunning free-kick equalizer for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew on Sunday, September 27. Despite Messi's spectacular strike, Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat in Major League Soccer action, dropping them down the league standings.

The goal marked Messi's 76th career goal directly from a free kick and his 21st goal of the MLS regular season. The strike moves the 39-year-old forward closer to record-holder Marcelinho Carioca for all-time free-kick goals.

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