Leo Messi added another remarkable chapter to his storied career by scoring his 110th goal for Argentina in a match against Bolivia. The goal not only opened the scoring but also secured Messi’s place as the second-highest goal scorer in international football. His latest milestone for Inter Miami’s star player moves him past the legendary Ali Daei, edging Messi closer to the all-time record.
But Messi wasn’t done. Just minutes after his record-setting goal, he nearly found the back of the net again, narrowly missing what could have been his second of the night.
Top International Goal Scorers of All Time:
- 132 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 215 appearances
- 110 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 189 appearances
- 109 Ali Daei (Iran) – 148 appearances
- 94 Sunil Chhetri (India) – 151 appearances
- 89 Mokhtar Dahari (Malaysia) – 142 appearances
- 85 Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) – 119 appearances
- 85 Ali Mabkhout (UAE) – 115 appearances
- 84 Ferenc Puskás (Hungary) – 89 appearances
- 84 Robert Lewandowski (Poland) – 154 appearances
Messi’s international journey began on January 3, 2006, when he netted his first goal for Argentina in a friendly match against Croatia. Despite Argentina losing 3-2 that day, Messi’s brilliance was undeniable, and a legacy was born.
Eighteen years later, at 37 years old, Messi continues to dominate on the global stage with the maturity and poise that only time can bring. With 110 goals in 189 appearances, he joins a select few who have left an indelible mark on the international game. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, with 132 goals, remains ahead of Messi in the all-time rankings.
It’s been 333 days since Messi limped off the field during the Copa América final, but in typical fashion, the Argentine talisman returned stronger than ever. Now, he stands as Argentina’s driving force, relentlessly breaking records, and showing the world that the Messi era is far from over.