Lionel Messi surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals scored in Europe’s top five leagues with his 496th goal which helped Paris Saint-Germain win the French title on Saturday, May 27.
The record-breaking goal gave Paris St-Germain its 11th Ligue 1 title. 35-year-old Messi opened the scoring just before the hour mark with a goal assisted by team-mate Kylian Mbappe, leaving eternal rival Ronaldo in second place on 495.
PSG were pegged late on when striker Kevin Gameiro helped Strasbourg notch an equalizer. But it didn’t matter, as all the reigning champions had to do to defend their Ligue 1 title was avoid defeat at the Stade de la Meinau.
The title win is Messi’s second in France. The goal is also his 32nd for PSG and could be his last as he is expected to leave this summer.
Messi has been tipped for a fairytale return to Barcelona but is reportedly leaning towards a lucrative switch to Saudi Arabia, where his arch-rival Ronaldo is already playing. The Portuguese superstar has turned out for Al-Nassr since January and rivals Al-Hilal are hoping to earn Messi’s signature once his deal with PSG expires next month.
