As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Barcelona star Messi proud to beat "phenomenal Raul" record

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is proud to have become the Champions League's all-time leading goalscorer.

Messi's hat-trick against APOEL Nicosia saw him go past Real Madrid legend Raul.

He posted on social media:

"Happy to have beaten the Champions League goal record set by such a phenomenal player as Raúl. But what's really important is that our goals help us to get to Berlin to fight for the cup. We'll keep working at it."

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free