Messi can overcome very soon in Pele

Lionel Messi The best start to the season with FC Barcelona did not catch on, but it was not an obstacle for the Rosario star and the Blaugrana captain to continue scoring alone, like the one scored against Osasuna in homage to Diego Armando Maradonaand keep adding new records for broaden his legend in football.

While in the press it is discussed whether Messi, Maradona, Pelé or Cristiano is the best player in history, the Argentine continues to add reasons why his name first appeared in the sports history books. In addition to being the top scorer in the 21st century around the world and in LaLiga, and being the player with the most titles on the same centennial team, ‘La Pulga’ is very close to becoming the player with the most goals scored for the same team.

Until now, the record belongs to nothing more and nothing less than “O Rei”, Pele. The Brazilian, between 1956 and 1974, with the Santos shirt, scored 643 goals. The striker marked an era and became one of the most admired and respected footballers in history who, even today, continues to be an example for the youngest.

A “hat trick” of the record

Lionel Messi will be able to add a new record to his long list in upcoming games. Despite his campaign start was strongly questioned And some have questioned his commitment to the club that gave him birth, the Argentine showed his best version recently, especially against Betis, when he scored a brace from the bench and against Osasuna, match in which he was involved. from start to finish and in which he sealed the Blaugrana victory with a real goal.

The Argentine need to score two goals to match Pele’s score of 643 goals with the same shirt and a hat-trick to beat him. Ronald Koeman has already warned that the Barça captain will not have a new chance to rest and on the calendar he has two chances to reach the 644 many with culé. First against Cadiz, this Wednesday for the twelfth day of LaLiga, and Tuesday against Juventus, in the last match of the Champions League group stage, in which there will be a repatriation with his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.