Lionel Messi has broken the record for the most goals scored in a single season in French football, as he netted his 35th goal of the campaign on Sunday.

The Argentina forward's achievement was celebrated by the fans at Parc des Princes, where he scored the winner against Lyon to move one ahead of the previous record set by Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2016/17.

Messi's tally is the highest since Luis Suárez scored 44 goals for Liverpool in 2016/17 and it means that he now holds the record for most goals in a single Ligue 1 campaign, eclipsing the previous record of 33 set by Thierry Henry in 2007/08.

The Barcelona star has been in scintillating form this season, scoring 29 goals in just 25 matches, including five hat-tricks and two penalty kicks.

His goal against Lyon was a fitting tribute to his incredible form, with the match being played behind closed doors due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Despite the absence of fans, the match was still packed with excitement and tension, with both teams pushing hard for victory.

In the end, Messi's brilliance shone through, as he scored the decisive goal to secure all three points for Barça and keep their title hopes alive.

It will be interesting to see how Messi continues to perform over the remaining games of the season, but one thing is certain - he is currently in the driving seat for the Ligue 1 Golden Boot award.

Overall, Messi's achievement is a testament to his talent and skill as a player, and it shows that even at the age of 34, he can still dominate the game at the highest level.

As we wait to see what Messi has in store for the rest of the season, it is clear that he remains one of the greatest players in world football.