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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi has moved above his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo for most goals scored from outside the box in the UEFA Champions League.<\/p>\n

Messi achieved the feat after scoring two goals in PSG\u2019s Champions League 7-2 win over Maccabi Haifa on Tuesday night at the Parc des Princes.<\/p>\n

The seven-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner scored a brace, with his first being a delightful effort in the 19th minute following an assist from teammate Kylian Mbappe.<\/p>\n

Messi then grabbed his second of the night in the 44th minute, again Mbappe the assister as the Argentine captain fired home from the edge of the box.<\/p>\n

In doing so, Messi breaks the record for the highest number of goals in the Champions League from outside the box.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo was level with the former Barcelona captain heading into PSG\u2019s clash with Maccabi Haifa on 22.<\/p>\n

Messi\u2019s second effort of the night against the Israeli club now takes his tally to a record-breaking 23.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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