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Messi breaks Pele’s record goal haul by scoring 644th for Barca - Stabroek News

VALLADOLID, Spain, (Reuters) - Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer for a single soccer club yesterday after scoring his 644th goal for Barcelona during their La Liga match against Real Valladolid, surpassing Pele’s record goal haul for Brazilian side Santos.

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