Lionel Messi continues to break records and make history in world football. The Argentine star scored his 911th career goal during Argentina's 3-0 victory over Iceland in the final friendly match before the start of the World Cup.
The 38-year-old started the match from the bench, but his impact was felt immediately after coming on in the second half. Just minutes after entering the field, Messi found the net from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute, giving another positive signal for his physical and sporting condition.
With this achievement, the Argentina captain has reached the figure of 911 goals in 1,156 official matches, while continuing to approach another historic target: 1,000 career goals. He is currently 89 goals away from this extraordinary record.
The perennial rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo also remains in the spotlight. The Portuguese striker currently leads the way with 974 career goals, but Messi's performances and upcoming World Cup matches are expected to keep the race between the two football legends open.
Coach Lionel Scaloni received encouraging signals from the team leader's performance, while Argentina closed the preparatory phase with optimism and full confidence in defending their world champion title.
During his remarkable career, Messi has scored 672 goals for Barcelona, 117 for Argentina, 89 for Inter Miami and 32 for PSG. In addition to the goals, he also has 414 assists, confirming his status as one of the greatest footballers in the history of the sport.
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