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Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 [Updated]

Here are the players with the most goal contributions (goals+assists) in every season in Europe's top 5 leagues and international competitions since 2001. Lionel Messi appears a record 9 times in this list.

Jul 17, 2025, 11:53 PM3 min read

Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 - Raphinha - 59 goal contributions in 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

Some players are famous for scoring goals, while some are famous for creating. However, sometimes football teams are blessed with such players who can do both things.

There are players with incredible goal-scoring skills as well as creative skills, and these players are rare. They bring so much value to the team that they become irreplaceable. In this article, we look at the players who have had the most goal contributions since 2001.

Keep in mind that this stat is made from the Top 5 Leagues in Europe and National & International competitions. 

Read Also: Players With the Most Assists In Football History

Players with the most goal contributions (2001-2010)

Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 - Thierry Henry finished as top goal contributor in consecutive seasons in 2003 & 2004 | sportzpoint.com
Thierry Henry finished as top goal contributor in consecutive seasons in 2003 & 2004
Year Player Teams Goals + Assists
2001 Rivaldo Barcelona, Brazil 46
2002 Raul Real Madrid, Spain 42
2003 Thierry Henry Arsenal, France 60
2004 Thierry Henry Arsenal, France 55
2005 R. Makay Bayern, Netherlands 51
2006 Ronaldinho Barcelona, Brazil 50
2007 F. Totti AS Roma, Italy 47
2008 L. Toni Bayern, Italy 50
2009 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 56
2010 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 58

Two decades earlier than the present, the table looks well shuffled with no names popping off more than twice. However, little did we know that the 2009 season was just the start of the little magician's dominance in world football.

His impact on Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team was simply incomparable.

Thierry Henry is the only other player besides Messi who managed to be the top contributor twice in consecutive seasons. He was part of the golden generation of Arsenal, who won the Premier League title undefeated.

Read Also | Highest scoring footballers of the 21st century

Players with the most goal contributions (2011-2023)

Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 - Lionel Messi had 104 goal contributions in the 2011-12 season. | sportzpoint.com
Messi showing off the 2012 Ballon d'Or. Image | 90Min
Year Player Teams Goals + Assists
2011 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 77
2012 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 104
2013 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 76
2014 C. Ronaldo Real Madrid, Portugal 68
2015 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 88
2016 Luis Suarez Barcelona, Uruguay 81
2017 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 72
2018 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 63
2019 Lionel Messi Barcelona, Argentina 71
2020 R. Lewandowski Bayern, Poland 65
2021 R. Lewandowski Bayern, Poland 56
2022 Kylian Mbappe PSG, France 65
2023 Erling Haaland Manchester City, Norway 60
2024 Harry Kane FC Bayern Munich, England 56
2025 Raphinha FC Barcelona, Brazil 59

Clearly, in the two charts, Lionel Messi is simply the most dominant player in the world.

He has appeared a record 9 times in the list, more than any player during this time period. However, Luis Suarez was the only player who sneaked into the table during the prime time of Messi and Ronaldo.

Read Also | Top 10 players with the Most goals in a single season

Lionel Messi's 2012 season still remains a record for the most goals scored in a calendar year (91). Erling Haaland had a fantastic 2022-23 season with Manchester City as he won the European treble and scored 52 goals.

Most goal contributions in every season since 2001 - Raphinha had 59 goal contributions in 2024-25 season | sportzpoint.com
In 2024-25, Raphinha finished with 59 goal contributions for FC Barcelona and Brazil. 

In 2024, Harry Kane's transfer to FC Bayern Munich came in handy for him as he finished with 56 goal contributions in that season. The 2024-25 season saw Raphinha emerge at the top of the list with 59 goal contributions for FC Barcelona and Brazil. 

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Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025-26 Recap: Barcelona script a 3-2 comeback win against spirited Levante

Read the highlights of the Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025-26 match at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia as the defending champions managed a narrow 3-2 comeback win over the hosts.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:47 PM1 min read

Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025-26 LIVE: Score, Updates, News and Free Commentary | Pedri and Ferran score; LEV 2-2 BAR

Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog coverage of the highly anticipated La Liga clash between Levante and FC Barcelona for the 2025-26 season.

I’m Barnali Debnath, bringing you minute-by-minute updates, expert commentary, and all the latest news from this exciting encounter.

Both teams are eager to make a strong statement early in the campaign, with Levante aiming to leverage their home advantage and Barcelona looking to assert their dominance with their star-studded lineup.

Stay tuned here for live scores, tactical insights, key moments, and post-match analysis as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a neutral fan, this is your go-to spot for comprehensive coverage of Levante vs FC Barcelona!

LIVE Updates

Aug 23, 2025, 7:29 PM

FINAL Score

Aug 23, 2025, 9:36 PM

Full time | Levante 2-3 Barcelona

Barcelona managed a narrow win despite a spirited performance from Levante. 

Despite going down 0-2 at halftime, they won 3-2 with a late own goal from Elguezabal. 

Pedri and Ferran scored the other goals for the Catalan club. Full points for Hansi Flick and his team. 

Aug 23, 2025, 9:32 PM

90+4' | Gavi celebrates

Alvarez was running away with the ball, but Gavi made an important interception to win the ball. He celebrated in joy.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:29 PM

90+1' | GGGGGGGOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLL | LEV 2-3 BAR

Unlucky for Levante. Cross from Lamine Yamal and a deflection from Elguezabal went straight into the goal. 

Barcelona take the lead. 

Levante 2-3 Barcelona.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:28 PM

90' | 7 minutes of stoppage time

Aug 23, 2025, 9:27 PM

90' | Raphinha hits the wall

Raphinha hits the wall and De La Fuente is down. 

Aug 23, 2025, 9:26 PM

89' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Pampín for a foul on Lamine. Free-kick from a dangerous position for Barcelona. 

Aug 23, 2025, 9:24 PM

87' | Kounde misses the target

After a mix-up inside the box, Kounde had the option to go for the goal. However, he missed the target from close range.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:23 PM

86' | Change for Levante

In: Garcia

Out: Toljan

Aug 23, 2025, 9:23 PM

86' | Pampín misses the target

Pampín's attempted cross or shot goes over the goal.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:22 PM

85' | Change for Barcelona

Kounde replaces Garcia.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:22 PM

84' | Super save from Cunat

Raphinha's shot was deflected by his own player but Cunat was able to make the save.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:17 PM

79' | Who can break the deadlock?

We are 10 minutes away from full time. Can Barcelona or Levante break the deadlock?

Aug 23, 2025, 9:14 PM

76' | Change for Barcelona

IN: Lewandowski, Christensen

OUT: Balde, Araujo

Aug 23, 2025, 9:13 PM

74' | Triple change for Levante

Losada, Pampin, and Espi replace Romero, Sanchesz and Brugue. 

Aug 23, 2025, 9:09 PM

72' | Save from Cunat

Olmo's low shot from the middle is saved by Cunat.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:09 PM

71' | Horrible miss from Lamine

Yamal lost his balance after playing a one-two with Raphina at the edge of the box. 

His final shot did not come off that well as he slipped. 

Aug 23, 2025, 9:08 PM

70' | Should have been a goal

Free header for Ferran but he did not get enough power to beat Cunat. 

Raphinha with the cross from left. 

Aug 23, 2025, 9:06 PM

68' | Rey is injured

Rey is injured after his tussle with Gavi. He is getting medical attention. He has a cut on his jaw.

Aug 23, 2025, 9:02 PM

64' | Lewandowski is warming up

Alongside Jules Kounde, Robert Lewandowski is warming up. 

Aug 23, 2025, 8:59 PM

That goal from Pedri

Aug 23, 2025, 8:56 PM

59' | Change for Levante

In: Carlos Alvarez

Out: Morales

Aug 23, 2025, 8:54 PM

57' | Easy for Cunat

Eric Garcia's header from inside the box goes staright to Levante goalkeeper.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:51 PM

53' | Levante keeps on breaking the offside trap

Levante have been able to break the trap and go deep inside the box. This time, Joan Garcia made a crucial save to save Barcelona.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:50 PM

52' | FEEEEEERRRAAAANNNNN | LEV 2-2 BAR

Ferran Torres celebrating his goal against Levante | sportzpoint.comBarcelona are back in it.

Raphinha with the cross from the right and Ferran volleyed it for the second goal for Barcelona. 

Aug 23, 2025, 8:47 PM

49' | PPPPPPEEEEEDDDDRRRRRRIIIIIII | LEV 2-1 BAR

Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025-26 LIVE: Pedri scores a world class goal | sportzpoint.comPedri scores a worldie. 

From the short corner, Barcelona did not have any other option but to go for the goal. 

Pedri from just outside the goal finds the net with a rocket shot. 

Levante 2-1 Barcelona

Aug 23, 2025, 8:43 PM

46' | Yellow card

Unnecessary from Morales. He gets the yellow for pulling back Garcia.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:41 PM

46' | Double change for Barcelona

In: Gavi, Out: Casado

In: Olmo, Out: Rashford.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:29 PM

Half-time | Levante 2-0 FC Barcelona

They are in dreamland. Every fan, every member of the team. 

Romero had found the gap in the counterattack while Morales scored from the spot. 

Barcelona had their moments but could not capitalise. 

Levante lead by 2-0 at halftime.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:26 PM

45+7' | MMMMMMMMOOOORRRAAAAALLLLESSSSS | LEV 2-0 BAR

Morales goes to the left and hits the back of the net.

38-year-old and he is still scoring at the top.

Dream start for Levante. They lead 2-0 now.

Levante 2-0 FC Barcelona.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:25 PM

45+6' | Penalty for Levante

The referee gives it a penalty. 

Aug 23, 2025, 8:24 PM

45+5' | Is it a penalty?

Morales' shot has hit Blade's hand, and there is a VAR check for a potential penalty. 

Aug 23, 2025, 8:23 PM

45+4' | What a chance for Levante

In a counterattack Romero found Morales, nearly one-on-one, but Balde came in running to make the tackle and win the ball. 

Aug 23, 2025, 8:21 PM

45+3' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Martinez for a foul on Lamine Yamal, just outside the box.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:19 PM

45' | Raphinha misses the target

Balde's cross from the left found Raphina inside the box. 

However, his header missed the target by few inches.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:18 PM

45' | 3 minutes added

3 minutes of the injury time. 

Aug 23, 2025, 8:17 PM

44' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Balde for dissent. 

Aug 23, 2025, 8:15 PM

41' | Huge chance for Levante

De La Fuente's header goes wide. He had made a timely run to meet the ball from the lofted free-kick. Huge chance.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:13 PM

40' | Weak shot from Lamine

Lamine Yamal plays a quick one-two and then goes for a shot with his left foot. Normally, you expect him to do better here but his weak shot goes straight to Cunat.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:11 PM

37' | Ferran hits the crossbar

A chaos inside the box by Levante defender and Pedri found Ferran inside the box.

Although he was nearly one-on-one against Cunat, he hit the crossbar.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:09 PM

35' | Save from Cunat

After lots of passes and plays, Pedri decided to make a quick turn and take a shot from the edge of the box.

But, it went straight to Cunat.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:04 PM

Colling break

Aug 23, 2025, 8:04 PM

30' | Chance for Morales

The 38-year-old striker had timed his run perfectly. But Marc Casado won the ball back from him inside the box.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:01 PM

27' | Save from Cunat

Rashford, Balde and Ferran played a very quick move with Ferran side-footing the ball from inside the box. 

But it was eventually an easy save from Cunat.

Aug 23, 2025, 8:00 PM

27' | Yamal looks for Ferran

Yamal looks for Ferran with a through ball. However, it was too quick for Ferran to recieve it. 

Aug 23, 2025, 7:58 PM

24' | Corner for FC Barcelona

Manu Sanchez is doing a great job of marking Lamine. But, Lamine was able to enter the box. Though his effort was deflected away for a corner.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:54 PM

20' | Yamal looks for Ferran

Lamine puts a great cross from the right, looking for Ferran. However, he could not meet the ball and Cunat made an easy save. 

Aug 23, 2025, 7:53 PM

They deserve it

Aug 23, 2025, 7:52 PM

Aug 23, 2025, 7:50 PM

15' | RRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOMMMMMEEERRRRROOOO | LEV 1-0 BAR

Ivan Romero scored the first goal for Levante - Levante vs Barcelona LIVE | sportzpoint.com

No offside this time, and Ivan Romero scores for Levante. 

Toljan tapped the cross from the left, and Romero first played the dummy and then went for the goal to beat Joan Garcia.

Levante 0-1 Barcelona

Aug 23, 2025, 7:46 PM

13' | This could have gone anywhere

Balde's shot from the edge of the box was deflected and it could have gone anywhere. It goes for a corner.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:46 PM

12' | Save from Cunat

Marcus Rashford tries his luck with a lofted shot from the left. But Cunat was cautious and made the save.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:45 PM

12' | Offside again

I think you will have to hear this term all over the next 90 minutes. Barcelona are playing in the midfield, actually. 

Aug 23, 2025, 7:43 PM

10' | Lamine does his trick

On the left, inside the box, he nearly dribbled past three defenders before he was blocked, and Barcelona won the corner.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:42 PM

8' | Goal but offside

Morales scores for Levante but he is offside by a mile. 

Aug 23, 2025, 7:41 PM

7' | Levante holding a 5-4-1 position

Except for Morales, everyone is keeping their position, and Levante's shape is 5-4-1, and they would look to score in a counterattack. 

Aug 23, 2025, 7:39 PM

6' | Raphina misses the target

Raphinha, who is playing a bit central tonight, takes a shot from outside the box. He skied the ball up in the air while doing that.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:39 PM

5' | Save from Cunat

Rashford, on the left, from close range, wanted to score from the byline. However, Cunat, who is the main goalkeeper of Spain U-21 team, made the save.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:37 PM

4' | Yamal looks for Rashford

Do not know if he was looking for Rashford or if he was going for the goal, but Lamine could not get a proper connection. The deflection allowed Barcelona have thier first corner.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:36 PM

2' | Barcelona keeping a very high line

From the start, Barcelona has kept a very high line. Ivan Romaro was caught offside.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:33 PM

1' | Kick-off

Here we go! Barcelona in green start the proceedings in Valencia.

Aug 23, 2025, 7:18 PM

First start for Rashford

Aug 23, 2025, 6:53 PM

Joan is ready!

Aug 23, 2025, 6:48 PM

Lineups | Levante

Starting XI: P. Cuñat, J. Toljan, Adri, U. Elguezabal, J. Cabello, M. Sánchez, R. Brugué, P. Martínez, O. Rey, J. L. Morales, I. Romero

Subs: Alejandro Primo, Diego Pampín, Nacho Pérez, Matias Moreno, Sergio Lozano, Carlos Álvarez, Iker Losada, Víctor García, Carlos Espí, Paco Cortés

Aug 23, 2025, 6:48 PM

Lineups | FC Barcelona

Starting XI: J. García, E. García, R. Araújo, P. Cubarsí, A. Balde, M. Casadó, Pedri, L. Yamal, Raphinha, M. Rashford, F. Torres

Subs: Diego Kochen, Iñaki Peña, Andreas Christensen, Jofre Torrents, Jules Koundé, Dani Olmo, Pablo Gavi, Fermín López, Toni Fernández, Dro Fernández, Robert Lewandowski

Aug 23, 2025, 5:03 PM

Aug 23, 2025, 5:02 PM

Aug 23, 2025, 5:00 PM

Levante vs FC Barcelona: H2H stats

Matches Levante Draws FC Barcelona
48 6 7 32

Aug 23, 2025, 4:58 PM

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Football fans from India can watch the Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 match on FanCode.

Aug 23, 2025, 4:58 PM

Match Details

Match: Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26

Date: 24 August 2025

Time: 1 am IST

Venue: Ciutat de Valencia stadium, Valencia

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Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

Let’s go ahead and dive into some real names of famous footballers you probably don't know.

Aug 20, 2025, 12:56 PM4 min read

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

As the most popular sport, football is watched and played by people all over the country, ranging from professional leagues, to youth teams, and even families in their yards. But how much do you really know about your favourite footballers? Do you know many famous footballers actually don't use their real names in their professional careers?

Many footballers' real names are distinctly different from what are effectively stage names they use for their professional careers. Many figures even choose to go by relatively shorter names to make it easier for people all over the world to remember them by.

Let’s go ahead and dive into some real names of famous footballers you probably don't know.

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Real Names of Famous Footballers

1. Dele Alli

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Bamidele Jermaine Alli

Dele Alli's full name is Bamidele Jermaine Alli. He does not use his full name professionally and instead goes by "Dele Alli". Dele Alli used to be a big name in the round leather game some years back. When he was 20, he was already considered as English football’s biggest rising star.

2. Raphinha

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Raphael Dias Belloli

Raphinha's full name is 'Raphael Dias Belloli'. He does not use his full name professionally and instead goes by Raphinha. Raphinha is known for his skills in dribbling, pace, and creativity on the field. He currently plays as a winger for Leeds United in the English Premier League.

3. Moises Caicedo

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo

Caicedo's real name is  'Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo'. He is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the English club Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion and for the national team of Ecuador. He is a versatile player with ability to control the tempo of the game.

4. Cole Palmer

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Cole Jermaine Palmer

Cole Palmer's full name is 'Cole Jermaine Palmer'. He is regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. The English footballer plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.

Also Read: Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

5. Kaka

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite

Kaka is arguably one of the defining footballers of his generation. The Brazilian was the last player to win a Ballon d'Or before the decade-long duopoly between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kaka has several major honours to his name, including a FIFA World Cup, a UEFA Champions League, and an endless list of individual awards.

6. Van Gaal

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Aloysius Paulus Maria van Gaal

Van Gaal's full name is Aloysius Paulus Maria 'Louis' van Gaal. To some, He's one of the best managers of the past two decades, willing to sacrifice style for substance and flair for formality. To others, he’s an unnerving disciplinarian, an expert at alienating his players and fans. Whatever side of the fence you fall, few will doubt that Louis van Gaal is one of the most pragmatic managers in the modern game.

7. Fikayo Tomori

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori

Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola "Fikayo" Tomori is an English professional footballer known for his defensive skill as a center-back, currently playing for Serie A club AC Milan and the England national team.

8. Cristiano Ronaldo

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro

Cristiano Ronaldo aka Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is still plying his trade in the professional game for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. However, he is already considered one of the greatest players of all time. Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards in his illustrious career, which is a record only bettered by a certain Argentine forward.

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9. Bukayo Saka

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka

Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. He is often hailed as one of the greatest football players in the world. 

10. Lamine Yamal

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana

Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, also known as Lamine Yamal, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. 

11. Pepe

Real names of famous footballers you probably don't know

  • Real Name- Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira

Former Real Madrid star Pepe is quite commonly regarded as one of the best and most aggressive defenders of his time. The centre-back is still playing European football at the age of 38, and put in a string of magnificent displays in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League. The Portuguese rolled back the years against Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus with a breathtaking showing to knock them out of the UCL.

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10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the global earnings chart for the third consecutive time. Let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.

Aug 18, 2025, 1:11 PM5 min read

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

In 2025, some of the world’s top athletes are earning huge amounts of money through their sports, brand deals and businesses. These athletes come from football, basketball, golf and other popular games. Their earnings include salaries, match winnings and endorsements from big companies. Let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.

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10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World

10. Kevin Durant | $101.4M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Kevin Durant’s Suns may not have made the playoffs, but his financial game stayed elite. His total earnings combine a $51.4 million salary with $50 million in off-court earnings through Boardroom Media and investments in Paris Saint-Germain.

He even has a soon-to-debut Netflix docuseries. His tequila brand, real estate moves, and a collaboration with Fanatics round out a sharp portfolio.

9. Shohei Ohtani | $102.5M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Though his Dodgers salary is deferred, Shohei Ohtani still walked away with $2.5 million in earnings plus postseason bonuses. But the reason he made it to this top-earners list is his headlining brand power.

Out of the total $102.5 million, $100 million came from endorsement deals across Japan and the U.S. That includes New Balance, Seiko, Beats by Dre, and a record-breaking Topps trading card sale.

8. Karim Benzema | $104M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

The first footballer to enter the top 10, and for the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, most of Karim Benzema's earnings have come from his hefty salary from his contract with Al-Ittihad, where he earns over $2 million a week, resulting in a $100 million annual salary. 

Sponsors like Adidas remain loyal, even as he embraces a quieter lifestyle far from the European spotlight. Rumors now swirl about a possible shift to Major League Soccer as the 2026 World Cup nears.

7. Juan Soto | $114M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Juan Soto shattered expectations after signing a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, even by baseball’s high-spending standards. His on-field take hit $109 million. And thanks to the buzz he generated, the Mets’ ticket sales surged following his signing. 

At just 26, Juan’s popularity and endorsements by the likes of Call of Duty and top Dominican brands have made him baseball’s financial poster boy, earning $114 million this year.

6. LeBron James | $133.8M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

LeBron James has amassed $133.8M, appearing in the sixth position. After more than two decades in the NBA spotlight, LeBron is still making history, not just on the court but also in his bank account.

While his Lakers stint earned him $48.8 million in salary, the larger story is off-court. His production company, SpringHill, is scaling up through a major merger, and he inked a deal to become the first athlete turned Ken doll.

5. Lionel Messi | $135M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Although he is the second-highest paid soccer player, Lionel Messi only ranks as the fifth-highest paid athlete. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner brought home $135 million.

To millions of people, Messi will forever be soccer’s GOAT. Naturally, his arrival in Major League Soccer wasn’t a mere player acquisition for Inter Miami but a transformative event for the league’s global standing. While his $60 million salary is a substantial figure, his endorsements with Adidas and Apple, alongside his own Mas+ beverage, earn him even more, around $75 million.

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4. Dak Prescott | $137M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Dak Prescott, American professional football quarterback who plays for the Dallas Cowboys, earns $137 million this year. This quarterback-turned-financial-play-caller knows how to read a market as well as a defense. 

First, Prescott made history with a contract structure that paid him $127 million in salary and bonuses within 12 months. Next were endorsements with Jordan Brand and Lowe’s that added another $10 million to his name. He’s also building a gym empire in Texas via Crunch Fitness partnerships.

3. Tyson Fury | $146M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Boxer Tyson Fury claimed third place with $146 million. Despite losing his world heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury's income has been boosted by partnerships promoting Maltese tourism and his Netflix reality show named “At Home With the Furys.”

2. Stephen Curry | $156M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry comes 2nd on the list of highest-paid athletes of the year, earning $156 million. Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers in March this year. 

Of Curry's $156 million haul, $100 million comes from off-court dealings, including a major extension with Under Armour’s Curry Brand. He’s invested in everything from hydration startups to women’s basketball leagues. On the hardwood, he still drains threes while mentoring future stars at Davidson, where he now serves as an assistant GM.

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1. Cristiano Ronaldo | $275M

10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World [2025]

For the third year in a row, and the fifth time overall, Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid athlete. At age 40, the Portuguese soccer superstar is reaching new highs.

Over the past 12 months, counting both his playing salary at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr and his off-field business endeavors, Ronaldo collected an estimated $275 million before taxes and agent fees - the third-best year by an active athlete ever measured by Forbes. On that all-time list, Ronaldo is surpassed only by boxer Floyd Mayweather, who earned $300 million in 2015 and $285 million in 2018.

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Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 Highlights: Barcelona win by 3-0 against 9-men Mallorca

Get highlights of the Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 match as the defending champions started their campaign with a 3-0 win. Mallorca played nearly 60 minutes with 9 men.

Aug 16, 2025, 7:41 PM1 min read

Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 Highlights: Barcelona win by 3-0 against 9-men Mallorca
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Hello and welcome everyone to our another live blog.

Tonight, we have the Mallorca vs FC Barcelona match in La Liga 2025/26 as the defending champions start their title defence, away from home at Estadi de Son Moix from 11 pm IST.

Barcelona, after winning four out of four matches in preseason, would look to start well. Meantime, Mallorca, which won four out of its six preseason games, will somehow look to resist the defending champions.

Hansi Flick would love to get his final XI ready before the season gets intensified, while Mallorca would look to do better than the previous season in the league.

This is Barnali Debnath, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the match from the web desk. So, stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.

LIVE Updates

Aug 16, 2025, 5:33 PM

FINAL score

Aug 16, 2025, 7:47 PM

Final verdict

It was a crazy match indeed. Barcelona started well. Mallorca started in the worst possible way. 

Raphinha scored early. Ferran scored while Mallorca players thought the game had stopped. The referee did not whistle, and the game continued despite the head injury. The goal stayed. 

Morlanes received two yellow cards to get sent off, while Muriqui was shown a direct red card for a high boot on Joan Garcia. 

Mallorca did well to concede only one more goal despite being down to nine men. 

Lamine scored the late goal and bagged the player of the match for one goal and one assist. 

I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Thank you and good night. See you in the next LIVE blog. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:33 PM

Full time | Mallorca 0-3 FC Barcelona

A convincing win for the defending champions. But, good game for Mallorca after going down to 9 men in the first half. 

Lamine Yamal wins the player of the match award. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:32 PM

90+4' | LAAAAAAMMMMMMIINNNNNEEEEEEEEE | MLL 0-3 BAR

He wants the crown on his head. 

A quick cut back, and Kounde made a run on the other side to take the defender with him. 

A left-footed curling shot from the edge of the box, and Roman could not do anything about it. 

Mallorca 0-3 FC Barcelona. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:29 PM

4 minutes added

4 minutes added to full time. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:28 PM

90' | Change for Mallorca

In: Lato

Out: Mojica

Aug 16, 2025, 7:27 PM

90' | Another save from Roman

Lamine Yamal played a clever pass to Jules Kounde, who made a late run into the box. 

Kounde's shot from a tight angle was partially saved by Roman. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:26 PM

88' | Save from Roman

Classic Lamine Yamal. He made a quick cut back onto the left and then went for a left-footed shot. However, Roman made a diving save to deny him. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:25 PM

87' | Chance for Rashford

Eric Garcia played a clever ball to Rashford, who was at the edge of the box, making a forward run. 

However, Rashford could not hold the ball properly and missed the chance to shoot. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:22 PM

84' | Save from Román

Pedri's left-footed strong shot from the edge of the box, is saved by Roman. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:21 PM

83' | Change for Mallorca

In: Salas

Out: Darder 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:20 PM

82' | Mojica does well again

Gavi's long cross from the left, looking for Yamal, was a bit too long. As Lamine went to catch the ball, Mojica covered it well. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:17 PM

80' | Mallorca are showing heart

Barcelona have been trying for their third for a long now. But, Mallorca have been able to keep the shape in the defence and keep blocking. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:14 PM

77' | Change for Barcelona

In: Raphinha

Out: Kounde

Aug 16, 2025, 7:13 PM

Cooling break!

Mallorca's head coach has been vocal during every break. They have done well so far with 9 men. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:13 PM

75' | Mojica wins the battle against Yamal

The left back has done well against Lamine Yamal so far. Yamal went for a quick dribble inside the box and Mojica had him coevered. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:10 PM

Still fighting

Aug 16, 2025, 7:09 PM

72' | Raphinha misses the target

On the right again, Raphinha made a quick entry, and the cutback allowed him to go for the goal with a left-footed shot. However, the ball did not curl back enough as he missed the far post by inches. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:08 PM

71' | Save from Roman

Eric Garcia's header from close range is saved by Roman.

Aug 16, 2025, 7:07 PM

70' | Olmo hits the post

Dani Olmo hits the goal post after side-footing a cross from Raphinha from right. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:06 PM

Debut for Rashford

Rashford becomes the first Englishman to play for FC Barcelona in nearly four decades. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:05 PM

67' | Triple change for Barcelona

Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 LIVE Blog: Rashford makes his debutIn: Gavi, Jofra and Rashford 

Out: Ferran, Balde and Cubarsi

Aug 16, 2025, 7:04 PM

66' | Interception from Ferran

Good free kick from the left wide had Raíllo in sight. But, Ferran came in between with his clearance as Mallorca won the corner. 

Aug 16, 2025, 7:02 PM

65' | Brave from Garcia

In his first match, Garcia has done well so far. Rodrigues had the chance to lob the ball over him. But the young goalkeeper came running in to head the ball away for a throw in. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:59 PM

61' | Injury to Rodrigues

After a tussle with Cubarsi, Rodrigues is down. He is getting medical attention. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:57 PM

59' | Raphinha misses the target

Ferran was unselfish there and laid the ball for the Brazilian to go for a left-footed shot from the edge of the box. 

Raphinha missed the target by inches. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:56 PM

58' | Double save from Roman

Double save from the Mallorca goalkeeper. 

He first saved a shot from Ferran, and the ball lobbed in the air as Dani Olmo went for the head. 

Roman was quick to make the scond save as well. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:55 PM

57' | Chance for Mallorca

Good spell of play for the home side. 

From a free-kick, Raíllo had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. However, despite jumping high, he did not get a touch on the ball. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:52 PM

54' | Rashford is warming up

With a chance of getting most of players ready for next matches, Hansi Flick would love most of players to get some minutes under their belt. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:50 PM

50' | Block from Sanchez

Sanchez blocks a shot from Lamine Yamal. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:49 PM

46' | Change for FC Barcelona

OFF: Fermín López 

ON: Dani Olmo 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:49 PM

46' | Changes for Mallorca

OFF: Pablo Torre, Mateu, Asano

ON: Joseph, Dani Rodríguez, Mascarell 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:47 PM

Second half starts

Aug 16, 2025, 6:27 PM

Half-time | MLL 0-2 BAR

We are now seeing a brawl after the first half whistle. Lots of things happened inside the first half along with the goal. 

Two goals, one controversial. Two red cards. One yellow card for Barcelona, which could have been a red card as well. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:26 PM

45+8' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Raphinha for a foul on Morey. It could have been a direct red for Raphinha too. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:25 PM

45+6' | Nearly for Lamine

Lamine Yamal again made a quick cutback and went for a shot with his left foot. 

He missed the goal narrowly. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:24 PM

45+5' | Header from Sanchez

From a corner, Sanchez had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. His header went over the goal. Howver, Garcia was ready to grab too. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:21 PM

45+2' | Nearly for Lamine

Lamine Yamal, with a shot from outside the box, hits the side net.

If that had gone in, Román could not have done anything. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:20 PM

45' | 7 minutes added

7 minutes have been added to the first half as injury time.

Aug 16, 2025, 6:17 PM

The reason for the direct red card

Aug 16, 2025, 6:16 PM

42' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Pablo Torre, against his former club, for trying to stop Lamine Yamal. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:13 PM

39' | Red card for Muriqi

After the VAR replay, the referee hands a direct red card to Muriqi.

Mallorca are down to 9 men. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:12 PM

38' | VAR check

VAR check is going on for a possible red card. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:10 PM

36' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Muriqui, for a high boot on Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:08 PM

33' | Second yellow card

Morlanes gets the second yellow card for a foul on Lamine Yamal. He had already received his first in the 25th minute after Ferran Torres' goal for dissent. 

Mallorca are down to 10 men now.

Aug 16, 2025, 6:06 PM

The story of the second goal

Aug 16, 2025, 6:05 PM

The HOME TEAM!

Aug 16, 2025, 6:04 PM

Sacloni is here!

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is present at the stadium, watching the game. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:03 PM

28' | Cooling break

We have a cooling break, and the players are getting hydrated. The Mallorca coach has been a bit vocal with his players. 

Aug 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

26' | Easy save for Garcia

Asano's shot from the edge of the box goes straight to Garcia. Easy save for him.

Aug 16, 2025, 5:59 PM

25' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Mallorca coach Jagoba. 

Aug 16, 2025, 5:58 PM

23' | GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLL

Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 LIVE Blog: Ferran Torres scored the second goal for Barcelona
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Ferran Torres hits the back of the net from the edge of the box. However, the referee had already whistled due to a head injury.

But, in the replay, it showed that the referee had not whistled before the goal. The goal has been given.

Mallorca 0-2 Barcelona. 

Aug 16, 2025, 5:55 PM

21' | What a chance for Mallorca

This is the best chance they have had so far in the match. 

Muriqi was nearly one-on-one against Joan Garcia ,and he decided to shoot it straight to him. 

Easy grab for the new Barcelona goalie. 

Aug 16, 2025, 5:54 PM

21' | Araujo with a block

It is Mojica again who made a quick run on the left and then looked for a cross. However, Barcelona captain Araujo was there to block it.

Aug 16, 2025, 5:52 PM

More on Raphinha

Aug 16, 2025, 5:50 PM

15' | Chance for Mallorca

A good run from Mojica allowed Muriqui to recieve a solid pass at the centre of the box. However, do not know why, he back-heeled the ball as someone from his team was waiting there to shoot.

Unfortunately, there was none. 

Aug 16, 2025, 5:48 PM

USUAL

Aug 16, 2025, 5:45 PM

Best Pair

Aug 16, 2025, 5:43 PM

10' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Morey as he tried to stop Raphinha in a counter attack. 

Aug 16, 2025, 5:43 PM

7' | RAAAAAAPPPPPPHHHHIINNNNNNAAAA | MLL 0-1 BAR

Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 LIVE Blog: Scores, News, Updates and Free Commentary | Raphinha scores for Barcelona; MLL 0-1 BARRaphinha, last season's highest goal scorer for Barcelona, gets into the scoresheet in the first match itself. 

Lamine Yamal with the assist from the right. The new No. 10's cross dropped inside the box, and Raphinha was able to tap the ball inside the box with a header. 

Mallorca 0-1 FC Barcelona

Aug 16, 2025, 5:39 PM

5' | Excellent from Mojica again

This time, the Mallorca defender was able to negate a through pass from Frankie de Jong. This could have been dangerous, considering the number of Barcelona players were inside the box.

Aug 16, 2025, 5:37 PM

3' | Chance for Lamine

Early chance for Lamine Yamal as he made a quick run on the right and then went deep inside the box. He then tried to send a cross from the byline.

But Mojica was there to block that. 

Aug 16, 2025, 5:32 PM

Kick-off

Here we GO!

Aug 16, 2025, 5:09 PM

Barcelona debut for Garcia

Aug 16, 2025, 5:08 PM

Aug 16, 2025, 4:36 PM

Lineups | FC Barcelona

Starting XI:  Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsí, Balde, De Jong, Pedri, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Ferran Torres. 

Subs: Iñaki Peña, Gavi, Rashford, Christensen, M. Casadó, Olmo,  Kounde, Jofre, Dro, A. Fernández, Guillermo, Kochen.

Aug 16, 2025, 4:34 PM

Lineups | Mallorca

Starting XI: L. Román, M. Morey, M. Valjent, A. Raíllo, J. Mojica, M. Morlanes, A. Sánchez, T. Asano, P. Torre, S. Darder, V. Muriqi

Subs: Lucas Bergström, Iliesse Salhi, Toni Lato, David López, Omar Mascarell, Daniel Luna, Jan Salas, Javi Llabrés, Marc Domenech, Dani Rodríguez, Mateo Joseph, Abdón Prats

Our starting XI 📋✅
🆚 @FCBarcelona
Mallorca Son Moix Stadium 🏟️#MallorcaBarça #laliga #LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/kOwvlHeVhw

— RCD_MallorcaEN 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@RCD_MallorcaEN) August 16, 2025

Aug 16, 2025, 2:22 PM

The hosts are prepared too

Aug 16, 2025, 2:20 PM

The defending champions are ready

Aug 16, 2025, 2:19 PM

Stats to look for

FC Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 10 games against Mallorca. They have won 9 games and drawn once against Mallorca.

Aug 16, 2025, 2:18 PM

Mallorca vs FC Barcelona: H2H stats

Matches: 75

FC Barcelona: 46

Mallorca: 17

Draw: 12

Aug 16, 2025, 2:17 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Mallorca vs FC Barcelona match LIVE on FanCode. Unfortunately, there are no television broadcasters for this match in India.

Aug 16, 2025, 2:16 PM

Match details

Match: Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26

Date: 16 August 2025

Time: 11 pm IST

Venue: Estadi de Son Moix

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Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most international goals of all time, as part of his enduring pursuit of titles and records. In this article, we'll look at the active football players with the most international goals.

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Cristiano Ronaldo might be playing in Saudi Arabia these days, but he's still racking up records in Portuguese colours. Among male footballers, Ronaldo holds the record for most international goals of all time, as part of his enduring pursuit of titles and records. The 40-year-old also has most international appearances in the history of men's football after playing his 200th game for Portugal in June 2023. 

In this article, we'll look at the active football players with the most international goals.

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Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

10. Edin Dzeko | 68 goals

Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

Edin Dzeko is one of the most underrated strikers of his generation. The Inter Milan marksman is 39 years old but is still going strong. He has won the 'Bosnian Footballer of the Year' award three successive times in his career.

Dzeko has been quite prolific for his national team. He has scored 68 goals and provided 21 assists in his international career so far.

9. Harry Kane | 73 goals

Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

Captain Harry Kane became the first player to score two goals on his 100th appearance for England. The striker scored his 67th and 68th international goals in the second half of the Nations League at Wembley over Finland, thundering an excellent strike in off the underside of the bar, then curling in a neat finish.

He also became just the third player to score on his 100th England appearance, after Wayne Rooney (versus Slovenia in 2014) and Bobby Charlton (against Northern Ireland in 1970).

Before kick-off, Kane was presented with a golden cap to mark the achievement, and also wore golden boots during the match.

8. Luis Suarez | 69 goals

Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

Uruguay international Luis Suarez has had an illustrious career. He won the European Golden Shoe twice in the last decade and is widely regarded as one of the best centre-forwards of the 21st century.

Suarez, who recently led Uruguay to World Cup qualification, has scored 68 goals in his international career.

7. Neymar | 79 goals

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Neymar Jr. is one of the most talented footballers we have seen in the 21st century. He is a joy to watch on the football pitch and is capable of producing moments of magic on a regular basis.

Neymar is one of the most innovative forwards of the modern era. He has been absolutely phenomenal for Brazil and is now surpassed Pele's goalscoring record for Brazil (77). Neymar has scored 79 goals and for the Brazilian national team so far in his career.

6. Robert Lewandowski | 85 goals

Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

Robert Lewandowski is currently the most prolific goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues. The Bayern Munich striker has played some of the best football of his career in recent seasons.

Lewandowski has been a cut above the rest of his national teammates throughout his career. He has been a standout performer for Poland in recent years. The 36-year-old has scored 85 goals for Poland in international football.

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5. Ali Mabkhout | 85 goals

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Al Jazira and UAE legend Ali Mabkhout is a clinical finisher and as well as being one of his club's best scorers. However, he is also the United Arab Emirates' top international scorer of all time. He has a total of 85 international goals to his name. 

During the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals, Mabkhout netted the only goal in a 1–0 victory over defending champions Australia, which helped his country qualify for the semi-finals. Mabkhout scored a hat-trick against Indonesia in a 5–0 win in 2019 to become UAE's all-time leading goalscorer.

4. Romelu Lukaku | 89 goals

Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

Romelu Lukaku has been a beast in attack for Belgium's golden generation. He has consistently produced the goods for his star-studded national team and continues to do so.

Lukaku's form at club level may have fluctuated but he has maintained high standards in international football. The 32-year-old has scored 89 goals in his international career so far.

3. Sunil Chhetri | 95 goals

Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

Sunil Chhetri is regarded as one of the best football players India has ever produced. In a career spanning over two decades, the centre-forward has won many individual as well as team accolades.

With 95 goals to his name in 154 international appearances, Chhetri is the third highest goal-scorer in international matches, only behind Portuguese ace Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi of Argentina.

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Since Sunil Chhetri’s first senior professional goal for Mohun Bagan in the National Football League season (2002-03), the Indian football great has notched up many goal-scoring feats for both club and country.

2. Lionel Messi | 112 goals 

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Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers, has had a remarkable international career with Argentina. Messi, with 112 international goals, ranks second on the all-time top goal-scorers list, trailing only Ronaldo. Since his debut in 2005, Messi has earned 189 caps, leading Argentina to victories in the Copa America and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi can still catch Ronaldo for the record, if he plays on through to the 2026 World Cup and perhaps beyond.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo | 138 goals

Most International Goals by Active Players (2025)

Cristiano Ronaldo holds the world record for international goals, scoring 138 for Portugal since making his debut in 2003. He is also the all-time leading appearance-maker in men's international football, having played 221 games, eclipsing the previous record of 196 held by Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa against Liechtenstein on 23 March 2023, and marking the occasion with two goals. He has hit ten international hat-tricks, a record he shares with Lionel Messi.

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Ronaldo broke the world record for international goals when he scored twice against the Republic of Ireland in Portugal's European Qualifier in Faro-Loulé on 1 September 2021, aged 36. He surpassed the existing world-record mark set by former Iran forward Ali Daei, the first man to claim a century of international goals. Lionel Messi joined the elite group on 28 March 2023.

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