May 5, 2021, 8:32 AM GMT+5:30
Lionel Messi is closing in on Diego Maradona s Argentina record for most free-kicks scored for club and country | Quality Sport Images/Getty Images
Argentina and Barcelona icon, Lionel Messi is widely considered to be the greatest player in the history of the sport, with the striker creating/breaking a number of records during his career so far, including winning a record six Ballon d Or awards.
Messi was at it again during Barcelona s 3-2 win over Valencia in LaLiga on Sunday as he netted a brace on the night to give his side a crucial win. His free-kick goal on the night was his 50th in a Barcelona shirt, which brought his total free-kick tally to 56 for club and country.