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'One of a kind' Messi hits 900 career goals - numbers behind milestone
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'One of a kind' Messi hits 900 career goals - numbers behind milestone

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March 18, 2026
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Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal, marking a historic personal achievement.

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Lionel Messi reached 900 career goals on Wednesday, joining an exclusive club of athletes who have achieved what BBC Sport describes as an "insane" milestone in professional sports. The Argentine forward's prolific scoring record spans his time at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami, and the Argentine national team across more than two decades. The 900-goal mark underscores Messi's consistency as one of soccer's greatest players and his ability to maintain elite scoring output across different leagues and competitive levels. Few athletes in any sport have accumulated such a substantial goal tally over an extended career, making the milestone rare among professional soccer players worldwide.

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