Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has continued to stamp his domination on the world. On February 1, 2023, when Paris Saint-Germain took on Montpellier, Messi surpassed his ...

Messi and Ronaldo have always been arch-rivals on the pitch and have spent nine seasons facing each other at the peak of their careers. Whenever Messi takes the field, records tumble and that is a testament to his greatness. After such a heroic feat, the Argentina skipper is still going on and he is in no mood to stop.

LIONEL MESSI strengthened his GOAT claim over Cristiano Ronaldo after breaking another goalscoring record previously held by his rival.The 35-year-old.

[Messi equalled the Portuguese legend's tally](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21018178/lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-goals/) in early January - but did so in 88 games fewer. [Premier League](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/premierleague/) and Europa League. [record-breaking £173million-a-year contract](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20900790/cristiano-ronaldo-signs-al-nassr-transfer-173m-man-utd/) to join the Middle East side after his [contract at Man United was terminated](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6740930/man-utd-terminate-cristiano-ronaldo-contract/) following a bombshell interview. [Manchester United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) ace is currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr. [Barcelona](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) ace, with one saying: "He did not disappoint a fan who said Messi is the best player in history." [Ronaldo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/cristiano-ronaldo/)'s tally for goals in top five European leagues by scoring his 697th for [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250213/paris-saint-germain/) against Montpellier last night.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Lionel Messi surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in the list of most number of goals scored by a player in Europe's top-five leagues.

The team's third goal was scored by Warren Zaire-Emery in the stoppage time after Arnaud Nordin had managed to pull one goal back for Montpellier in the 89th minute. In the second attempt too, Mbappe's shot was saved by Lecomte and while the 24-year-old did have a chance to go for it again on the rebound, this time his shot went over the crossbar. He hasn't had a great start to his competitive career in Saudi either but his coach Rudi Garcia reckons Ronaldo will go back to Europe before hanging up his boots.

After scoring against Montpellier on Wednesday, the Argentine beat Cristiano Ronaldo in this stat.

However, he appears to have regained his confidence and will now play a pivotal role for his club in their pursuit of the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy. Ronaldo has yet to score for his new club Al-Nassr in a competitive match, so it may not be long before the Argentine surpasses him. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi has shattered rival Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring the most goals in Europe's top-five leagues.

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[identified a replacement for Messi](https://sportsbrief.com/football/paris-saint-germain/33726-psg-spend-eur75-million-lionel-messis-replacement-world-cup-winner-leaves/). The Portuguese icon netted 450 goals during his nine-year stint with Real Madrid. ["Recommended for you" ](https://sportsbrief.com/recommended/)and enjoy! [Real Madrid](https://sportsbrief.com/football/real-madrid/) legend, [the Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21246939/messi-breaks-ronaldo-top-five-leagues-record/) reports. [Ligue 1](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/french-ligue-1/). [Isaac Darko](https://sportsbrief.com/authors/isaac-darko/)

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Lionel Messi has broken rival Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring the most goals in Europe's top-five leagues.

PSG entered the Montpellier match on the back of just one win in their last four Ligue 1 encounters. However, he seems to have regained his mojo and will now play a crucial role for his club in their quest to win the elusive [UEFA Champions League](https://www.sportskeeda.com/go/uefa-champions-league) trophy. He has also provided 14 assists for the Parisians in 23 overall appearances this term.

lionel messi has broken cristiano ronaldos record for scoring most goals across all competitions in europes top five leagues with his goal against ...

After hoisting his first World Cup trophy with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi said that tournament would be his last, but now it appears he's open to ...

"It will depend a lot on what he wants and what happens over time, that he feels good. "I love playing football and while I feel like I'm in good shape and enjoying this, I'm going to keep at it. "Because of age it'll be difficult to make 2026," Messi, 35, told Diario Ole, a sports newspaper in Argentina.

It has been well over a month since the final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, in which Argentina and Lionel Messi defeated Kylian Mbappe's France in a penalty ...

Today, February 2, the French defender decided to end his time as a player representing France in international tournaments. This is about a player who has won 4 UEFA Champions Leagues and a World Cup in 2018, and the name is Raphael Varane, former Real Madrid defender. Just as Qatar delivered one of the best World Cups ever seen.

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has said in an interview published on Thursday that his age would make it difficult to play another World Cup.

“I was also on the other side, I lost a World Cup final and I didn’t want to talk about it.” “I love playing soccer, I love what I do and while I am feeling well and feel I am fit and continue to enjoy it, I will do it. The next edition will take place in Mexico, Canada and the United States when Messi is 39.

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has admitted that he would be open to playing in the next edition of the FIFA World Cup. Messi achieved his big dream in ...

As quoted by Reuters, Messi admitted that it would be difficult to play in the 2026 World Cup because of his age. Messi fulfilled his big dream of lifting the World Cup as he guided Argentina to the trophy in Qatar last year. Messi achieved his big dream in Qatar last year as he guided Argentina to their third World Cup.

In the near future, Lionel Messi suggested he wants to play in next year's Copa America in the US to help Argentina defend their title.

“I was also on the other side, I lost a World Cup final and I didn't want to talk about it. “One doesn’t want to speak and bring the topic of the final,” Messi said, recalling his own experience after losing the 2014 World Cup final to Germany in Brazil. Lionel Messi may be in doubt as to whether he’ll be still playing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup but he’s sure about one thing: he wants Lionel Scaloni to stay on as head coach until then, regardless.

While Argentine icon Lionel Messi admits age will make it difficult, he is not yet ruling out playing in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., ...

He is happy on the pitch, and for us [it] would be good." "It will depend a lot on what he wants and what happens over time, that he feels good. It seems like a long time until the next World Cup, but it depends on how my career is going." He netted seven times in Qatar to boost his total to 13, three behind Germany's Miroslav Klose. "I love playing football and while I feel like I'm in good shape and enjoying this, I'm going to keep at it. [finally hoisting the coveted trophy in Qatar](/news/sports/world-cup-2022/lionel-messi-argentina-claim-elusive-world-cup-title-vs-france/), Messi is already discussing potentially playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Football News: After fulfilling his dream of winning the FIFA World Cup last year, Lionel Messi had mentioned that it was the last time he was wearing the ...

"It will depend a lot on what he wants and what happens over time, that he feels good. Messi scored seven goals in the Qatar World Cup. It seems like a long time until the next World Cup, but it depends on how my career is going."

"Because of age it'll be difficult to make 2026," Messi, 35, told Diario Ole, a sports newspaper in Argentina.

“I was also on the other side, I lost a World Cup final and I didn’t want to talk about it.” “I love playing soccer, I love what I do and while I am feeling well and feel I am fit and continue to enjoy it, I will do it. The next edition will take place in Mexico, Canada and the United States when Messi is 39.

"I think Messi can make it to the next World Cup," Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni had said on Spanish radio Calvia FM last month. "It will depend a lot on what he wants and what happens over time, that he feels good. The doors will always be open. He is ...

"It will depend a lot on what he wants and what happens over time, that he feels good. Messi scored seven goals in the Qatar World Cup. It seems like a long time until the next World Cup, but it depends on how my career is going."

Lionel Messi has insisted he has a strong relationship with PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe and revealed they have discussed the World Cup final together.

He added: "I was on the other side too, I had to lose a world final as well and I didn't want to know anything about that, about what had happened. It also bodes well in their pursuit of trying to convince Messi to extend his contract with the club, In another interview conducted with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, Messi was asked about his relationship with Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbappe, with the two having to share the spotlight in the French capital while also battling to be the best in the world.

Lionel Messi is unsure about his future playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, but he wants the current head coach Lionel Scaloni to continue leading ...

"One doesn't want to speak and bring the topic of the final," Messi said, recalling his own experience after losing the 2014 World Cup final to Germany in Brazil. When asked about his return to his club Paris Saint Germain after winning the World Cup, Messi stated that he did not have deep discussions with his teammate Kylian Mbappé. Lionel Messi is unsure about his future playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, but he wants the current head coach Lionel Scaloni to continue leading the team until then.

Lionel Messi has urged that Argentina's World Cup final triumph against France in December has not damaged his relationship with Paris Saint-Germain ...

And nothing, nothing more - but good, really good.' [Argentina's World Cup final triumph](/sport/fifa-world-cup/article-11551261/The-moment-Lionel-Messi-FINALLY-wins-World-Cup-Argentina-superstar-breaks-down.html) against France in December has not marred his relationship with [PSG](/sport/teampages/psg.html) team-mate Kylian Mbappe. 'There is NO problem with Kylian': Lionel Messi insists his World Cup victory has NOT damaged his relationship with Mbappe - but admits he 'doesn't want to talk about it' with his PSG team-mate as he understands his pain after losing the final in 2014

Prior to the tournament, Messi stated that the 2022 edition will be his last World Cup, but after Argentina tasted success, he has not completely ruled out ...

“To this day it remains such an exciting moment. It was such an exciting feeling to say ‘it's done’. He said: “I saw the cup there, so close, that I was drawn to be near it, touch it, kiss it. He said: “I think Messi can make it to the next World Cup. [Messi](https://www.sportbible.com/lionel-messi) was in scintillating form during the 2022 [World Cup](https://www.sportbible.com/world-cup) in Qatar as he inspired [Argentina](https://www.sportbible.com/argentina) to glory in the Middle East. Argentina legend Lionel Messi has admitted that playing at the 2026 World Cup will be difficult due to his age.

Lionel Messi spoke with Ole, where he discussed his conversation with Kylian Mbappe after Argentina defeated France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.

Both players put on a show that not many football fans will forget since it saw Mbappe score twice late in the contest to tie the game. “I was on the other side too, I had to lose a world final as well and I didn’t want to know anything about that, about what had happened. Messi noted that the two discussed what went on after the match rather than the game itself.