Brazilian football legend Pele has congratulated Lionel Messi for matching his record for goalscoring at a single club.
Messi netted his 643rd competitive goal in Barcelona colours on Saturday to level against Valencia at Camp Nou, after Mouctar Diakhaby had fired the visitors into an early lead.
That figure matches Pele's record with Santos in official competition during his time at Vila Belmiro.
"When your heart overflows with love, it is difficult to change your path," the 80-year-old former forward wrote on Instagram.
"Like you, I know what it's like to love wearing the same shirt every day. Like you, I know that there is nothing better than the place we feel at home.
"Congratulations on your historic record, Lionel. But above all, congratulations on your beautiful career at Barcelona .
"Stories like ours, of loving the same club for so long, unfortunately will be increasingly rare in football. I admire you very much, @leomessi."
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