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Messi reacts after equaling Xavi’s Barcelona record

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After equaling Xavi’s record for FC Barcelona, Messi shared a message paying tribute to all those who supported him.

Lionel Messi has taken to social media to pay tribute to all his Barcelona teammates, friends, and family that have supported him over the years.

The Argentine moved level with former teammate Xavi Hernandez for the most appearances in a Barcelona jersey on 767 matches during Monday’s 4-1 win over Huesca, a game in which he scored twice.

“It’s a great honor to reach this number of games played for Barca,” Messi wrote on Instagram.

“Thanks to all the teammates who have stood by me all these years, and to my family and friends for always being by my side.”

After his brace at Camp Nou, Messi has now bagged a club-record 661 goals and 290 assists for Barcelona.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner also became the first player in La Liga history to score at least 20 goals in 13 consecutive seasons.

Antoine Griezmann and Oscar Mingueza were the other two goalscorers in the victory over Huesca, with Barcelona to next face Real Sociedad on Sunday night.

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