Lionel Messi is in the news again after adding to his insane record collection with two Champions League feats, which has included him surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo.
The reigning seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was on target in PSG’s 3-1 win against Maccabi Haifa in Europe tonight (September 14), drawing the French side level with his strike after they’d fallen behind in the first half.
His goal broke a pair of records in the process, the first being the most teams scored against in the Champions League. Messi has now netted against 39 different clubs, having been joint-top with Ronaldo on 38 beforehand.
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He has also become the first player to score a Champions League goal in 18 different seasons, having done so every campaign since 2005/06, drawing ahead of Karim Benzema on 17 – though the Real Madrid striker could yet move equal again this year.
Lionel Messi’s goal was his 671st non-penalty goal, bringing him level with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, fondly called “Mr Champions League” by his admirers, missed the chance to feature in this year’s UEFA Champions League after his club (Manchester United) failed to maintain the English Premier League top 4 spot last season. He is currently having his time in the Europa League.