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Messi Inches Closer to Free-Kick Record

Published September 28, 2026 · Updated September 28, 2026 · NRK

Lionel Messi scored his fourth free-kick goal in seven matches, bringing him within two of Marcelino Carioca's all-time record, but Inter Miami still lost 1-2 to Columbus Crew.

Lionel Messi continued his free-kick mastery, scoring from a difficult angle to equalize against Columbus Crew. The 39-year-old's goal, which went in off the far post, was his fourth in just seven matches. amunra.help

Despite Messi's brilliance, Inter Miami fell to a 1-2 defeat after an overtime goal. The reigning champions have now won only one of their last ten MLS matches. Messi is now just two goals behind Marcelino Carioca's record of 78 free-kicks in top-level football from 1988-2009.

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