Messi Closes in on 900-Goal Milestone, Ties Pele's Free-Kick Record
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Lionel Messi once again proved age is just a number, driving Inter Miami CF to a stirring comeback win over Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer.
With his side chasing the game, Messi stepped up in trademark fashion, bending in a stunning free kick before producing another sublime finish to seal a 4-2 triumph.
The effort was the 70th free-kick goal of his career, drawing him level with Pele on that mark.
The brace continued his remarkable record against Orlando, taking his tally to eight goals in five encounters across competitions.
Messi sealed the contest in the 90th minute, curling a close-range free kick around the wall and inside the left post to hand Inter Miami CF a decisive two-goal advantage.
The brace lifted Messi’s overall tally to 898 career goals, leaving him just two short of the 900 milestone.
With the rate at which he continues to score, he now has a genuine opportunity to become the fastest player in history to reach 900 goals, adding yet another remarkable chapter to his record-breaking journey.
