Brazil football legend Pele on Saturday, congratulated Lionel Messi for breaking his record to become South America's highest goal-scorer in international football. Messi earlier this month, broke Pele's record of 77 goals as he netted his 77th, 78th and 79th international goals against Bolivia in a FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier match in Buenos Aires.

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