Lionel Messi topples BIG records while scoring hattrick against Bolivia, in pics
Argentine star Lionel Messi became the top international goal scorer in South American history, overtaking Brazil's Pele. The 34-year-old netted all the goals at Argentina's 3-0 win against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying on Thursday, and now has 79 for the national team. Messi scored his goals in 153 caps for Argentina, while Pele netted his 77 in 92 official matches for Brazil. We look at the collection of records that Lionel Messi broke in these pictures.
Zee Media Bureau
| Sep 10, 2021, 12:28 PM IST
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Lionel Messi had lost 4 major finals before winning Copa America 2021
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Lionel Messi is also Argentina leading goalscorer
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Lionel also went past Luis Suarez
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