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UCL: Lionel Messi Breaks New Record

The world-famous Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, has broken a new record.

 

The footballer, on Wednesday, broke Brazil legend, Pele’s record in football.

Messi now has a combined 1127 goals and assists to surpass Pele’s record of most goal contributions in football history.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner achieved the feat after scoring a brace in PSG’s Champions League 7-2 win over Maccabi Haifa in Paris.

 

His teammates, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar were also on the scoresheet against the Israeli club.

 

Messi is now ahead of Pele, who has a combined 1126 goals and assists.

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