Futsal for Messi and Argentina before facing Bolivia 0:25
(CNN Spanish) -
Lionel Messi has broken a new mark in football: he is now the all-time top scorer of the South American teams.
The Argentine star was missing two goals to overcome the mark that was unbeatable for more than 4 decades.
Messi achieved his mission by facing Bolivia for the ninth date of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.
🏆 #Eliminatory
🎥 2 of 2 for the Argentine captain 🔟👏 pic.twitter.com/ByEjmCYOJH
- Argentina National Team 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) September 10, 2021
advertising
It was the first match for the American champion with an audience and Messi as soon as in the 14th minute he tied O'Rei's record.
At minute 64 the Rosario scored again and with 78 official goals in his account he became the top scorer in South America.
Messi had time for another one and shortly after the end he completed his hat trick and increased the record to 79.
Pelé talks about his state of health 0:37
Lionel Messi Pele