Messi Magic: 68th Free‑Kick Goal Lights Up Club World Cup
Lionel Messi has done it again. The Argentine icon added another chapter to his legend by scoring the 68th free‑kick goal of his career — this time on one of the biggest stages in club football, the FIFA Club World Cup.
With Inter Miami facing FC Porto, Messi stepped up and delivered a stunning, curling free‑kick that flew past the keeper and into the top corner. It was a trademark moment from the World Cup-winning captain, reminding everyone why he’s still one of the best in the game.
Messi vs Ronaldo: The Numbers and the Narrative
Lionel Messi’s latest free‑kick gem for Inter Miami has taken him to 68 career free‑kick goals, putting him four ahead of long‑time rival Cristiano Ronaldo (64).
While Messi now leads in this department, Ronaldo still tops the overall goals chart with an astonishing 938 career strikes, compared to Messi’s 866.
The comparisons between the two superstars have defined an era, but as former coach Frank de Boer put it recently when discussing rising star Lamine Yamal, “Lamine is Lamine, Messi is Messi — there’s no need for comparisons.”
It’s a reminder that every great player shines in their own way, and that football’s beauty is best celebrated, not contested.
