Messi Equals Daei: Iconic Goals Secure Historic Milestone

Messi Equals Daei: Iconic Goals Secure Historic Milestone

Lionel Messi equals Ali Daei's men's international goal record with a stellar performance, setting the stage for a historic Copa America campaign.

Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros

Juan Brignardello Vela

Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, y Vargas Llosa, premio Nobel Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, en celebración de Alianza Lima Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro Eléctrica Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro
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Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, made headlines once again as he tied with Iran's Ali Daei for second place on the all-time men's international goal-scorers list. The iconic forward showcased his prowess on the field during Argentina's friendly match against Guatemala, where he netted two impressive goals to reach a total of 108 international goals. The momentous occasion occurred in the 77th minute of the game when Messi, in a display of sheer skill and finesse, received a well-placed pass from Angel Di Maria. With precision and composure, he navigated past Guatemala's goalkeeper, Nicholas Hagen, to slot the ball into the back of the net from the center of the box. This goal sealed Argentina's 4-1 victory at Commanders Field in Landover, Md., on Friday night, leaving fans and critics alike in awe of Messi's talent. The 33-year-old football maestro now stands shoulder to shoulder with Ali Daei, with only Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of them on the prestigious list of men's international goal-scorers, having scored an impressive 130 goals for Portugal. Messi's remarkable achievement comes just days before the highly anticipated Copa America tournament kicks off, where he is set to lead Argentina against Canada in the opening match on June 20. Notably, India's Sunil Chhetri holds the third spot on the list with 93 international goals, further highlighting Messi's exceptional feat in the world of football. Prior to his historic goals in the match against Guatemala, Messi had already showcased his scoring prowess by finding the back of the net in the 12th minute, taking advantage of a defensive error by Hagen. Despite missing a free kick in the 30th minute, Messi's overall performance was nothing short of spectacular. As Argentina's final international friendly before the Copa America tournament, Friday's match served as a fitting stage for Messi to once again etch his name in the annals of football history. With his unparalleled skill, unwavering dedication, and insatiable hunger for success, Messi continues to solidify his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time, captivating audiences worldwide with his extraordinary talents on the pitch.

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