GOAT! Messi scored a free kick and scored 6 major records, hoping to surpass Ronaldo to become the scorer of the Club World Cup

On June 20, in the second round of Group A of the Club World Cup group stage, Messi scored a free kick, leading Miami International to reverse Porto 2-1, and also set several records himself.

data shows that first, Messi has scored 50 goals in various competitions, only used 61 appearances, and also sent 23 assists. Messi scored again against Porto after 14 years.

Second, Messi has scored 68 direct free kicks in his career, distributed in 12 different events. The last direct free kick was against Philadelphia United on May 24 this year.

Third, Messi has scored 6 goals in the Club World Cup seven times, which makes him tied for Benzema and Bale, and tied for second in the Club World Cup all-time scorer list, second only to Ronaldo, who has scored 7 goals in 8 appearances.

Fourth, Messi became the second-largest goalkeeper in the history of the Club World Cup with an age of 37 years and 360 days. The record of the oldest goal scorer was set two days ago, when Monterrey defender Ramos scored against Inter Milan, reaching 39 years and 80 days.

Fifth, Messi remained unbeaten against the Portuguese team in his professional career in the club's official matches, with a record of 7 wins and 2 draws, and both of which won against Porto.

Sixth, Messi became the fifth player in history to score a direct free kick in the World Cup and Club World Cup. The top four are Jero (Real Madrid, Spain), Ronald Gomez (Saprisa, Costa Rica), Ronaldinho (Athletic Minero, Brazil) and Ronaldo (Real Madrid, Portugal). After the game, Messi won the best player in this game. He said: "I think we played a great game today, and we came here to compete. We know we are slightly inferior, but we have our own advantages and can pose a threat to our opponents. Next we are going to play Palmeiras, and we know this is one of the best teams in the world.

"This is the result of the team's great efforts. We not only did the defense well, but also had good control over the ball in the first and second half. I'm so happy because we left bitter memories after the first game and today we did a great job. ”

Messi also updated the social media and wrote: “I am very happy to defeat a strong opponent. The team went all out, and this was the victory we deserved. Let's keep working hard! ! ”