Lionel Messi sets European scoring record

Forward Lionel Messi, currently playing for PSG, set a record for goals scored in the top 5 European championships (England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France).

Now with 496 goals to his credit, he broke the record held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who has one goal less. This happened thanks to a goal against Strasbourg in the penultimate round of the French championship.

Messi moved to PSG from Barcelona in 2021. In the season that ended, his club secured the championship, and the Argentine himself played in 31 matches, scoring 16 goals and 16 assists.