Lionel Messi reacted to breaking Pelé's long-standing record on Tuesday, one that most people never thought could be done.
Lionel Messi reminisced on breaking Pelé's record as the Barcelona superstar insisted his latest achievement exceeded his wildest dreams.
Messi breaks Pelé's one-club record
Messi set a new one-club goals record after netting for the 644th time – the Barça captain surpassing Pelé's haul in Tuesday's 3-0 LaLiga victory at Real Valladolid.
Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, who matched Pelé against Valencia on Saturday, scored his 451st LaLiga goal as Barca eased past Valladolid.
Messi used social media to react to the historic feat after Pelé had tallied 643 goals in an 18-year career at Brazilian club Santos.
"When I started playing football, I never thought I would break any records," Messi wrote on Instagram. "And even less the one that I achieved today that @pele had...
"I can only thank everyone who helped me over the years, my team-mates, my family, my friends and everyone who supports me every day. Hug!!"
Messi's 644 goals have come across 17 seasons and 749 games for Barça, where the 33-year-old debuted in 2004.
His effort against Valencia made Messi the first player to reach the 450 milestone for a single club in any of Europe's top five leagues.
D10S_LM10
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Humble as always.. Love this guy even more. 👑🐐
Fauzisma
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this one will take years to be.....
Pianski
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The Way Messi looking at The Ball is The way Messi looking on The New Record Broken Today
GJGREGJO
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Still he celebrated nicely, when he broke a guinness record! While some others boalsh after scoring penalties!
Mosanya
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The main thing is consistency over the years... Many players have been phenomenal for a couple of years and then fade away easily... But to do it 10-15 yrs playing for a big club is not everyone's cup of tea.
Avisyak_khadka
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Anything remains
TAA-LM10
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If Pele scored 644 goals in an era where goalkeepers didn't wear gloves and had no specil trainer i'm imagining what LIONEL MESSI ANDRES CUCCITINI would have gotten in that era❤️💙💙❤️✅✅✅
Kessbalalmagar
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That ¥ MESSI Is Always The Best Of All ☝🏻🤗
TAA-LM10
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To beat Messi’s 644 goal record, someone will have to score an average of 43 goals a season for 15 years for one club. The Real GOAT❤️💙
Amirrezarafattalebi
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Messi breaks all the records and his reaction is humble Ronaldo: i am the best player in the world Lewandowski: i am in the level of messi and ronaldo now
rico_prodigy
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This is the record I want messi to break. Even if i give him all three to equalise ,he still can't break this record 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
BarcaDieHard
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I’m lucky to be one of the people that Messi has sent his hug to !! Congs king Messi Supernatural Barcelona DNA ,father of Mateo husband of Antonella You are not only a God sent but also a gift to Barcelona your talent , faithfulness, humbleness has helped both of us to achieve everything together. Ronaldinhno left us we were soooooo worried but you stood to Cover everything and even proved to us that we shall forget him on the pitch and only keep him as our legend . Now our worry is You will play the same role your have played over the years after retiring?
LIVBARSIL
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I really don’t like the arrogant attitude of Cristiano Ronaldo. He always overreacts. He always do show off. He always beats his own drum. Whereas Messi is humble and born talent. Messi the Goat...