Leo Messi became the all-time South American conqueror of all time tonight (Thursday to Friday) with his 77th, 78th and 79th goals in the Argentina national team uniform, in a 0: 3 over Bolivia in the World Cup qualifiers.
With the first goal he scored in the game, he equaled Pele at the top of the table, but later passed it and completed a seventh goal in the team uniform, and made sure to be left alone at the top.
"I was really stressed and really wanted to enjoy it," Messi said.
"I waited for it a long time, I went for it and dreamed about it. It's a unique moment after waiting so long for the audience to return."
Video of the day.
Leo Messi crying tears of joy after finally celebrating Copa America with Argentinian people.
🇦🇷🏆 #Messi
… and yes, it's even more beautiful than his great hattrick scored tonight, becoming best South American scorer in history.pic.twitter.com/28Hbl7LBEZ
- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 10, 2021
On the night that Argentine fans were allowed to watch their team for the first time since the start of the Corona plague, Messi burst into tears as he lifted the Copa America Cup at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
Argentina won the Copa America in July, its first major title in 28 years, and Messi danced with his teammates and presented the trophy to the 21,000 fans in the stands.
"There was no better way to celebrate than to be here," he said.
“My mother is here, my brothers in the stands.
They have suffered so much and are here to celebrate.
I am very happy".
