In Thursday's World Cup qualifiers, Lionel Messi scored a hat trick that allowed Argentina to beat Bolivia in 30 games and beat Pele by 79 goals to become the top international goalscorer in South America.
Messi got off to a good start 14 minutes later in Buenos Aires, dancing around Bolivia's defence and then rolling the ball into the net from outside the box.
He teamed up with Lautaro Martinez in the 64th minute, and after showing excellent footwork in the crowded box, he took 20 points in the 20th minute and then finished with two minutes from time. After a hat trick, he bounced back at close range.
His 77th, 78th and 79th goals marked his seventh hat-trick for the national team and two goals higher than Pelé on the South American top scorer list.
"I'm really scared, I really want to enjoy it," said Messi. "I've waited a long time for it, I've made my decision, I've dreamed of it. After such a long wait, this is a unique moment."
Argentine fans watch for the first time since the outbreak of new crown pneumonia On the night of the national team match, Messi burst into tears as he lifted America's Cup trophy at Memorial Stadium.
Argentina won the America's Cup. In July, Messi, her first Grand Slam champion in 28 years, danced with his teammates and showed the trophy to the 21,000 fans in attendance.
"There is no better way to celebrate than here," he said. “My mother is here and my brothers and sisters are in the stands. They have suffered so much and celebrated here. I am very happy. "
Argentina will rank second in Qatar's 10 team qualifiers in 2022, behind Brazil. The first four teams will automatically qualify, and fifth place will enter the inter-regional playoffs.
Miguel Borja is on top On Thursday scored two goals in Barranquilla's two-minute goal, giving Colombia a victory over Chile 31.
. He scored the first goal from the penalty spot after 19 minutes, and one minute later. Run towards the goal, push the ball under the goalkeeper and enter the 20th.
Jean Menezes trailed Chile in the 56th minute, but Luis Diaz regained Colombia's two-goal lead with 16 minutes left.
Colombia ranked fifth in qualifying, tied with Ecuador, which ranked fourth, and Chile ranked eighth.
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