Messi finally equals Pele’s record during Barcelona vs Valencia game
The popular Argentine star player, Lionel Messi has finall equalled Pele’s all-time record of 643 goals for one club, as Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw by Valencia on Saturday.
Mouctar Diakhaby for the visitors took the lead in the 29th minute, before Messi levelled from the rebound of his saved penalty.
Pele scored 643 goals with Brazilian side Santos, before a brief stint with the New York Cosmos.
Barcelona then went in front through Ronald Araujo seven minutes after the break.
However, on the 69th minute Maxi Gomez levelled for Valencia.
The result leaves the Catalans eight points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, who have played a game less.
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