Lionel Messi Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo For Most Non-Penalty Goals

Last Updated:July 20, 2025, 09:19 IST

Messi notched up his 764th non-penalty goal to go past Portuguese talisman Ronaldo's record. Remarkably, Messi achieved the feat in 167 fewer games.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) looks into the stands after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match [against the New York Red Bulls Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi surpassed long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most non-penalty goals following his brace for Inter Miami and NY Red Bulls in the MLS on Sunday.

Messi notched up his 764th non-penalty goal in his illustrious career to surpass the Portuguese talisman Ronaldo’s record of 763 strikes. Remarkably, the World Cup-winner achieved the feat in 167 fewer games.

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