Lionel Messi scores his 76th career free-kick goal for Inter Miami against the Columbus Crew, bringing him within two goals of the all-time record held by Marcelinho Carioca. The match ends with Inter Miami losing 2-1 to Columbus Crew.
Both outlets highlight the milestone, noting that the 39-year-old continues to add to his free-kick tally with Inter Miami. Daily Post Nigeria adds that Messi has scored four free-kick goals in his last seven games for the club. The story centers on his approach to the historical record, with the result of the league match providing the immediate context for the performance. While The Punch focuses primarily on the goal count and proximity to the record, Daily Post Nigeria also frames the achievement within a recent run of free-kick success.
