⚽ Messi now third: The greatest free-kick scorers of all time | OneFootball

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He can still do it from a dead ball. Yesterday, Lionel Messi scored his 67th career direct free-kick goal.

With his goal in Inter Miami's 3-3 draw against Philadelphia Union, La Pulga surpassed two true specialists on the all-time free-kick list.

Do you know which players have scored the most free-kick goals of all time? Here are the top five (Source: 'Goal')

5. Victor Legrotaglie (Argentina)

Free-kick goals: 66

4. Ronaldinho (Brazil)

Free-kick goals: 66

3. Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Free-kick goals: 67

2. Pelé (Brazil)

Free-kick goals: 70

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1. Juninho (Brazil)

Free-kick goals: 77

Juninho was simply a GOAT at dead ball situations. And like the four other free-kick artists on the list, he also comes from South America. Coincidence?

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