It’s remarkable how many records Lionel Messi still holds, and while top stars like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane have approached some of them, surpassing Messi remains a monumental challenge. This time, the trio of elite forwards fell short of one of Messi’s historic marks set during his Barcelona days.

Messi’s career is a catalog of soccer milestones that are truly staggering. One of his most notable achievements has become nearly insurmountable, even for the next generation’s best. During the 2012-13 La Liga season, Messi didn’t just dominate—he transcended the sport, scoring in 21 consecutive league matches, the longest scoring streak in the history of Europe’s top leagues.

Across those 21 games, Messi netted 33 goals and became the first player to score against every

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