Lionel Messi closes on Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal-scoring record

Dec 08, 2021 AlShorts Web Desk

Lionel Messi overtook Pele as the highest-scoring South American footballer of all time by netting a brace for PSG in their 4-1 victory over Club Brugge in the Uefa Champions League Group. The tally of 758 career goals takes Messi to the second spot in the list of most career goals in professional football. Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is leading the scoring record with 801 career goals.