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Messi holds more number of football records than Ronaldo, says GWR

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Guiness World Records (GWR) claimed that Lionel Messi, an Argentine striker, is ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese forward.

Messi holds the most world records for a football player, according to the organization that awards records.

In a tweet on Tuesday, Guiness World Record revealed the information.

“For now, Messi is clear of Ronaldo. Lionel Messi has 41 @GWR titles whereas Cristiano Ronaldo has 40,” the instruction tweeted.

It made the tweet to clarify a claim that ranks Ronaldo ahead of Messi in the GWR.

In the tweet, Guiness World Record said Messi has 41 different records, while Ronaldo has 40 records.

Robert Lewandowski has 9, Kylian Mbappe 5, while Neymar Jr has 4 records to his name.

Messi’s new record that puts him ahead from his arch rival, Ronaldo was not mentioned by GWR .

Messi won the World Cup which had ended the debate but some football fans had continued a new angle to the debate about which of the stars has the most Guiness World Records.

Messi decision to join American side, Inter Miami, has since helped them secure two wins after nine consecutive defeats.

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Osimhen breaks Odegbami’s Eagles goal record

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Osimhen breaks Odegbami’s Eagles goal record

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has eclipsed legendary striker Segun Odegbami on the country’s all-time leading goal scorers list after scoring his 24th and 25th goals against Rwanda in Nigeria’s critical 2026 World Cup qualifying game on Friday.

Ademola Lookman’s soaring free kick found the Galatasaray striker, who turned the ball home with a superb touch at the far post to give Nigeria the lead in the game.

With the goal, Osimhen moved into second place on Nigeria’s goal-scoring table, trailing only the late Rashidi Yekini’s 37-goal total.

Osimhen, who is playing his debut game in the 2026 World Cup qualification series, scored his 25th goal in the 45th minute of regular time against Rwanda in his 39th appearance for Nigeria.

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He tied Odegbami’s record last November during Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in a 2025 AFCON qualifying encounter.

This season, the 26-year-old has been in excellent form, scoring 20 goals and providing four assists in 20 Super Lig games for league leaders Galatasaray.

He has also scored 26 goals and provided five assists in 30 games across all competitions.

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles move up to third place with 2-0 win in Rwanda

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles move up to third place with 2-0 win in Rwanda

Nigeria breathed life into their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, thanks to a 2-0 win in Rwanda on Friday night.

It was the Super Eagles first game under new head coach, Eric Chelle.

Victor Osimhen continued his hot streak in front of goal with a brace in the first half.

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The striker who has shone this season for Galatasaray, opened the scoring with a side-footed finish from Ademola Lookman’s free-kick.

Osimhen doubled the Eagles’ advantage after stealing the ball on the halfway line and dinking it over the goalkeeper.

The result takes the three-time African champions up to third place in the group, following South Africa’s 2-0 win over Lesotho.

Chelle’s men will face Zimbabwe next on Tuesday.

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Newcastle stun Liverpool to secure Carabao Cup victory

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Newcastle stun Liverpool to secure Carabao Cup victory

Newcastle United clinched their first domestic trophy in 70 years with a stunning 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed a historic win, igniting celebrations among the club’s passionate supporters.

Defender Burn put Newcastle ahead just before halftime, powering in a header from a corner to send the black-and-white-clad fans into raptures

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Buoyed by their lead, Newcastle doubled their advantage in the 52nd minute when Swedish forward Isak coolly slotted the ball past Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Premier League leaders Liverpool pulled one back deep into stoppage time through Federico Chiesa, but it was too little, too late as Eddie Howe’s side held firm to lift their first major domestic trophy since 1955.

 

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