The Argentinian Leo Messi, who equaled Pelé as the top scorer in history in the same club, with 643 goals, thanked O Rei for the “loving message” he sent after the Spanish League match that his team, Barcelona, drew against Valencia (2-2).
“Thank you so much for your loving message, @pele. The truth was that it was nice to see him for what those words mean coming from someone as great as you were. I send you a big hug !! “, Messi published that Sunday on Instagram.
Shortly after Messi, with a goal against Valencia, equaled the Brazilian's mark with Santos, the latter sent a message to the Argentine: “When your heart overflows with love, it's difficult to change your path. Just like you, I know what it is. love to wear the same shirt every day. Just like you, I know there is nothing better than where you feel at home. Congratulations on your historic record, Lionel, but above all congratulations on your beautiful career in Barcelona “.