Barcelona forward Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.
He marked the milestone by converting a panenka spot kick after 50 minutes, to put his team 2-1 ahead of Diego Simeone's side.
Atletico, however, hit back to draw 2-2, putting Barca at one point behind Real Madrid at second spot.
Messi's penalty was also his 630th goal in his 724th appearance for the club.
Pakistan win after all-rounder Ayub sinks Australia
Saim Ayub produced a brilliant all-round display to power Pakistan to a 22-run victory against a largely second-string Australia in the first Twenty20 international between the teams in Lahore on Thursday.
Rybakina beats Pegula, to meet Sabalenka in Australian Open final
Elina Svitolina set up a blockbuster rematch of the 2023 final at Melbourne Park by battling past American Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-6(7), as the Russian-born Kazakh ramped up her own quest for a second major title following her 2022 Wimbledon triumph.
Sabalenka beats Svitolina to reach Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Thursday.
Molineux to succeed Healy as Australia captain
All-rounder Sophie Molineux will take over as Australia captain when Alyssa Healy retires at the end of the upcoming home series against India, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
New Zealand thrash India to end losing streak
New Zealand has thumped India by 50 runs in the fourth Twenty20 International to earn their first win of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
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