Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Messi becomes Argentina's all-time top goalscorer (Reuters)

Jun 21, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) scores a goal on a free kick during the first half against the United States in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at NRG Stadium. USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Argentina striker Lionel Messi became his country's all-time top goalscorer on Tuesday when he scored in the Copa America semi-final against the United States to take his international tally to 55 goals. The five-time world player of the year scored in the 32nd minute of the match in Houston to give Argentina a 2-0 lead. The goal in his 112th international lifts him above Gabriel Batistuta, who scored 54 goals in 78 games for the two-time world champions.


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