The Argentinian was referring to the Brazilian’s message after reaching his record for goals in one club
Lionel Messi equaled Pelé with 643 goals for one club and the Argentinian added a few words to the Brazilian star after ‘O Rei’ congratulated him this Saturday and expressed his admiration.
Via your Instagram account, Messi recognized Pelé for congratulating him and said that the words the Brazilian dedicated to him were very beautiful.
Thank you very much for your kind message, Pelé. The truth was, it was nice to see him for what those words mean, coming from someone the size of you. I’ll send you a big hug !! Messi wrote with an image of the Brazilian accompanying the publication.
Messi reached Pelé’s single-club record of 643 goals on Saturday when he scored Barcelona’s first goal in a 2-2 draw against Valencia.. As a result, the Brazilian three-time world champion sent him a message on social networks.
“When your heart is overflowing with love, it is difficult to change your path. Like you, I know what it’s like to wear the same shirt every day. Like you, I know that there is nothing better than where we feel at home.
Congratulations on your historical record, Lionel, but most of all, stories like ours. of love for the same club, unfortunately they will become increasingly rare in football. I admire you enormously ”, said ‘O Rei’.