Lionel Messi reaches 850 career goals faster than Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi recently scored his 850th career goal during a match with Inter Miami, making him the fastest player to reach this milestone in 1,081 games. Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the same feat in 1,179 games. Messi's achievement comes amid a tough period for him, as Argentina lost 2-1 to Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier. Paraguay banned fans from wearing Messi shirts during the match to avoid potential conflict. Despite the loss, Argentina remains at the top of the CONMEBOL standings with 22 points, while Paraguay is in sixth place with 16 points. Argentina could lose their top position to Colombia, who is three points behind with a game in hand.