Pele congratulates Messi on equaling single-club goal record, Barcelona captain responds

Spanish giants Barcelona were forced to settle for a draw against Valencia after bagging lead in game, courtesy of Lionel Messi's splendid effort in extra time of first half. Although team were disgruntled with draw, Messi had some reason to rejoice and celebrate as he achieved a spectacular milestone, equalling Pele's single-club goal record. And Brazilian football legend sent out a heartwarming mess on occasion. 

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Messi heads home to equal Pele record for single club 

Messi was one goal shy of equalling Pele's record of most goals for a single club. Brazil football great had netted 643 goals for Santos. And six-time Ballon d'Or winner got opportunity to match up tally when Barcelona were awarded a spot-kick, but he went on to miss it. 

Valencia were already ahead in game at Camp u, with Mouctar Diakhaby having bagged opener. But Jordi Alba plunged on to ball after Messi missed spot kick, crossing it towards Argentine. Messi headed home equaliser to rake up same number of goals as that of Pele. 

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Pele's heartwarming mess on Messi goals' achievement with Barcelona

Following milestone, Pele took to social media to congratulate Messi on his achievement. "When your heart overflows with love, it is difficult to change your path. Like you, I kw what it's like to love wearing same shirt every day. Like you, I kw that re is thing better than place we feel at home."

He went on to congratulate 33-year-old club captain for his historic record, more so for his beautiful career at Barcelona. "Stories like ours, of loving same club for so long, unfortunately, will be increasingly rare in football. I admire you very much", added three-time World Cup winner. 

Messi could t hold on to himself and sent out a reply for  Brazil great. His post when translated read as, "Thank you so much for your loving mess. It was really nice to see what those words mean coming from someone as legendary as you were. Sending you a big hug."

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Barcelona climb to fifth spot in LaLiga standings 

Despite epic Messi record, Barcelona went on to drop points against Valencia at home. Catalan giants w sit fifth in LaLiga standings, having racked up 21 points in 13 games. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid lead charts with 29 points, albeit a game in hand. 

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Im courtesy: Pele Instagram