Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo

The goal against Nice last Saturday (8) was special for Lionel Messi.

The Argentine PSG star now has the most goals for European clubs in history.

He took over the top of the ranking with 702 goals compared to Cristiano Ronaldo (701).

At 35, Messi has set the record with 103 fewer appearances than Cristiano Ronaldo, who is 38.

The Portuguese star moved from Manchester United to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, scoring 701 goals in 949 official matches.

The Argentine reached 702 in 846 games.

Cristiano scored 11 goals for Al Nassr, making 712 in his club career.

The Portuguese player stands at 834 goals.

Messi is on the heels of his rival, having scored 804 goals.

The two already led the list of strikers with the most goals for European clubs in history.

Behind Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is Austrian Josef Bican, the idol of Slavia Prague, with 688 goals.

He is followed by Puskás, the Hungarian icon of Real Madrid, with 645 goals.