
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi scored the 71st free kick of his career at the weekend, surpassing Brazil legend Pelé in the sport’s history books.
The Herons trailed New York City FC 2–1 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday when Messi once again put the team on his back. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner stepped up to the dead ball and fired a free kick that beat U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper Matt Freese to bring his side level in the 61st minute.