“When your heart is flooded with love, it is difficult to change your path.” With these words, Pelé starts his Instagram post, which is supposed to congratulate Lionel Messi on his set record. Because the little Argentine from FC Barcelona managed a feat on Saturday against Valencia (2: 2) that was previously only achieved by the Brazil legend, who is still celebrated today – 643 goals for a single club. With his goal to equalize 1: 1, Messi drew level with Pelé, who also placed 643 balls in the opposing goal for Santos between 1957 and 1974.
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“Just like you, I know what it’s like to wear the same jersey every day and love it. Just like you, I know that there is no better place than the place where we feel at home,” writes Pelé his Instagram account after Messi caught up with the Brazilian. “Congratulations on your historic record, Lionel. But first of all, congratulations on your impressive career in Barcelona. “ According to the 80-year-old, careers like those of Pelé and Messi are increasingly difficult to find. The words “I admire you very much, Leo Messi” conclude the moving post from the Brazilian.
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Messi’s record doesn’t change the fact that the Catalans are currently falling short of expectations in the league. The leader of the Spanish Primera Division remains thanks to star striker Luis Suárez Atlético Madrid. The striker from Uruguay scored the first two goals on Saturday to make it 3-1 against FC Elche. Atlético now has 29 points. Real Sociedad and city rivals Real Madrid can still draw level on points at the weekend. In fifth, Barcelona are eight points behind Atlético.
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