Messi Sets World Cup Record and Nears All-Time Free-Kick Goal Record
During the World Cup group stage final round on June 28, Lionel Messi scored his 72nd career free kick and sixth World Cup goal from outside the box, surpassing Rivelino’s record. He also extended his free-kick scoring streak to 19 consecutive years. With 72 free-kick goals, he is now just six shy of Marcelinho Carioca’s all-time record, per multiple statistical sources.
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Messi Scores Free Kick for 19th Straight Year; 10 Goals in 2018 Alone
In a World Cup group stage match, Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1, with Lionel Messi coming off the bench to score a direct free kick. This extends his remarkable streak of scoring free kicks for 19 consecutive years, dating back to 2008. According to statistics, his most prolific year was 2018, when he scored 10 free kicks, followed by 2019 with 8. Messi has already added 3 free kick goals this year, bringing his career total to 72. He is now just 5 goals away from surpassing Juninho Pernambucano's record for most free kick goals in football history.
虎扑 - 足球Messi Scores Free Kick in World Cup Group Stage; Has 38 Free Kicks and 37 Penalties Since 2018
In the final round of the World Cup group stage, Lionel Messi scored a free kick. According to Hupu Soccer, since 2018, Messi has scored 38 free kicks and 37 penalty kicks in all competitions combined. The report highlights his continued proficiency in set-piece scoring over the past several years, with free kicks slightly outnumbering penalties in that period.
虎扑 - 足球ESPN Ranks All-Time Free-Kick Scorers: Messi's 72 Goals Six Shy of Record
On June 28, during the final round of the World Cup group stage, Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored a free-kick goal, the 72nd of his career. ESPN Latin America compiled a historical free-kick goal-scoring list, placing Messi's 72 goals just six behind the record of 78 held by Brazilian player Marcelinho Carioca. The report notes that tracking free-kick goals is difficult, and authoritative media like SofaScore and Opta have not released similar rankings. Some lists may inflate players' totals, but Messi's 72 free kicks were all scored in official matches within the statistical scope, with no inflation.
虎扑 - 足球Messi Scores 72nd Career Free Kick in World Cup Group Stage Match
In the final round of the World Cup group stage, Lionel Messi scored a free kick, marking his sixth goal of the tournament. This goal was also his 72nd free kick goal of his professional career. Prior to this match, Messi averaged one free kick goal every 16.3 attempts. The news was reported by Hupu, a Chinese sports media platform, highlighting Messi's prowess as a free kick specialist.
虎扑 - 足球Messi Sets Record for Most Goals from Outside the Box in World Cup History with 6th Goal
During the final round of the World Cup group stage on June 28, Lionel Messi scored a free kick, netting his sixth goal from outside the box in World Cup tournaments. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Brazilian legend Rivelino, who had five such goals. The milestone was reported by Hupu Soccer, citing statistical data. Messi's feat reinforces his reputation as a prolific scorer from distance on the world's biggest stage.
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