Messi Scores Stunning Free Kick to Move Within Three of Career Record

Lionel Messi scored a remarkable free kick for Inter Miami in their 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew. The Argentine curled the ball home from a difficult angle, again showing his quality from set pieces at 39. The goal was Messi’s 76th direct free kick of his career. He is now reportedly three goals away from Marcelinho Carioca’s record of 79 direct free-kick goals. With his continued form from dead-ball situations, Messi has a realistic chance of adding another historic milestone to his career.

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