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Lionel Messi Goes Past Cristiano Ronaldo to Hold Incredible Record After Brace vs NYRB

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY, JUL 20 – Messi scored his sixth brace in seven MLS games to reach 764 non-penalty goals, surpassing Ronaldo's record by one in 167 fewer games, according to ESPN Stats & Info.

  • On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Lionel Messi scored a brace to reach 764 non-penalty goals, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
  • Since joining Inter Miami in mid-2023, Lionel Messi accumulated 58 goals and 26 assists, scoring 13 in his last eight MLS matches including consecutive braces in wins over Montreal and Columbus.
  • Both goals came from open play, raising his tally to 764 non-penalty goals and achieved in 167 fewer games, as he struck in the 32nd and 67th minutes.
  • He is now tied with Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge for the MLS Golden Boot lead, with his goals raising his season total to 18 MLS strikes, putting him level in the race.
  • Messi will feature in the MLS All-Star Game on July 23, 2025, against Liga MX stars while Ronaldo is set to resume with Al Nassr in August.
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