Lionel Messi's remark on breaking Ronaldo's record shows he is no more concerned about CR7

Why you're reading this: Lionel Messi has been one of most acclaimed footballers in world. 36 year old led his country to a third World Cup triumph last year in Qatar as Argentina defeated France in summit clash. player also is on verge of joining MLS outfit Inter Miami ending his two season stint with Paris Saint-Germain

3 things you need to kw

• Messi was FC Barcelona's blue-eyed boy as he won several titles with Spanish giants
• As Barcelona's financial struggle loomed y were forced to let go of ir prized asset back in 2021\
• Messi's arrival in USA will open a massive window of opportunity for football lovers.

Lionel Messi opens up on breaking Cristia Ronaldo's records

Lionel Messi's on pitch rivalry with Cristia Ronaldo has been enjoyed by all. Both players have been at top of ir game in last several years and have broken numerous records on ir own. Messi's recent World Cup triumph seemed to have fulfilled all his aspirations and player is on his way to conquer ar continent.

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He recently broke Cristia Ronaldos' record of scoring most number of goals in top five European leagues. Messi's tally of 496 goals w stands to be highest number when it comes to goal scoring record in top five European leagues. In an interaction with beIN Sport, player was asked about his feeling of breaking record but he doesn't seem to be very excited as he replied, “, just a little bit. As I said before, at this st of my career, I don’t focus on that anymore.

“I focus on what I was able to achieve with Argentina and club level where I was lucky eugh to win important titles like UCL or Club World Cup, leagues, cups.

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“I was lucky eugh to win everything, and that’s really what will remain at end of my career. Of course, you have goals and records, but, I think, y are secondary apart from fact that y are nice recognitions."