The GOAT for millions across the globe, Lionel Messi proved once again why is a true legend of the game with a sublime hat-trick for Argentina against Bolivia. The superstar footballer finally got the opportunity to bring the Copa America Trophy home and share it with fans, and the love he received was truly overwhelming.
After the dramatic suspension of Argentina’s match against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup qualifier, Messi arrived with his Argentinian teammates again, looking to bag a huge record. The superstar footballer bagged a stunning hat-trick against Bolivia to become the leading men’s goalscorer in the history of South American football.
With his 7th hat-trick in the Argentina shirt, Messi went past Brazil legend Pele in the list of goalscorers in the continent, scoring his 78th goal for La Albiceleste. Pele, on the other hand, had recorded a total of 77 official goals for the Selecao.
News Source: India.com
