Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo in all-time free kick charts with stunning strike against Ecuador

It was the 58th goal from a free-kick spot for Messi and he has now overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo’s record.

Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi and Portugal’s linchpin Cristiano Ronaldo have always been involved in the cat-mouse race as far as breaking and setting new records is concerned. Both the big players are regarded as two of the best footballers of the current generation and their skills have always left the football aficionados awestruck. Messi and Ronaldo are known for their incredible skills and they have taken the Football level to new heights. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi scored a stunning free-kick to help Argentina beat Ecuador by 3-0 in the ongoing Copa America. #CopaAmerica