They will be auctioned off later this year, with the money raised going to help children fighting cancer.
“Reaching this historic milestone of 644 goals with the same club gives me a lot of joy, but what is really more important is being able to give something back to the kids struggling with their health.” pic.twitter.com/YkTDXj0ej9
— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) February 12, 2021
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Messi scored the record breaking goal in December of 2020 surpassing Pele’s longstanding goalscoring record for a single club.
The Argentine set the new landmark after slotting home against Valladolid where he scored the Catalan giants third goal in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory.
“When I started playing football, I never thought I’d break a record,” Messi wrote on Instagram following his achievement.
Even less so the one I achieved today which Pele held … I can only give my thanks to all those who helped me throughout the years, my teammates, my family, my friends and all those who support me every day. Much love!!”
Messi’s tally at Barcelona may be coming to a close as the six time ballon d’Or winners contract is up this summer with several clubs queuing up to offer the Argentine a new contract.