Argentine forward Lionel Messi scored the 800th goal of his senior career during a friendly match against Panama at El Monumental, Buenos Aires. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner netted a brilliant freekick in the 89th minute of the game to join Cristiano Ronaldo in this elite list. Earlier, after a goalless first half, Argentina took the lead through Thiago Almada in the 78th minute. This was Argentina's first match since becoming the world champion in Qatar. Lionel Scaloni's side registered a 2-0 victory in front of a jubilant crowd. Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes the Highest-Capped Men’s International Player With His 197th Appearance for Portugal.
Lionel Messi Becomes Scores 800th Senior Career Goal
Lionel Messi: 🐐
⚽️ 800 Career Goals
🇦🇷 99 Goals for Argentina pic.twitter.com/LvTH9S14qP
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) March 24, 2023
Argentina 2-0 Panama
⚽ @Argentina 🇦🇷 2 (Thiago Almada y Lionel #Messi) 🆚 #Panamá 🇵🇦 0
👉 ¡Final del partido! pic.twitter.com/92terv0pOe
— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) March 24, 2023
Argentina 2-0 Panama Goal Video Highlights
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