The captain of the Argentine National Team shone again and received the admiration of the Santiago public, but also of the members of the Curaçao delegation
Lionel Messi was the most wanted by the Curaçao players at the end of the match (Photo: AFP)
Lionel Messi generates admiration among soccer fans, but also among the protagonists of the sport themselves. So much so that, at the end of the Friendly of the Argentine National Team against Curaçaothe players and the members of the technical staff of the Central American team could not avoid approaching the idol to greet him and ask for photos.
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Once the referee marked the end of the match and decreed the 7-0 win Of those led by Lionel Scaloni, several Curaçao footballers went in search of the Albiceleste captain, who had scored a hat-trick that allowed him to exceed 100 goals in the national team (he reached 102).
The one who took the biggest prize was the goalkeeper Eloy Room: He kept the shirt of the Rosario star, who for several minutes walked around the field with the orange jumpsuit that he had just exchanged on his shoulders.
Although his team lost by seven goals, the Curaçao goalkeeper -who is 34 years old and plays for MLS Columbus Crew- had a great performance: he made several saves that prevented the Argentine team from achieving an even bigger victory.
Then came the image that has already been seen several times: Players and members of the rival coaching staff lined up to take photos with Messi.
Lionel Messi, historic: he surpassed 100 goals with the Argentine National Team shirt
Lionel Messi became this Tuesday the first and only footballer to reach and exceed 100 goals (accumulates 102strictly speaking) with the shirt of the Argentine national team. He did it in the match against curacao in the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades de Santiago del Estero, within the framework of the second friendly after conquering the World Cup Qatar 2022.
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goal number 100 of Messi in the National Team came 19 minutes into the friendly against Curaçao. The captain received a pass from Lo Celso and, with pure talent, he dribbled inside the area and defined the corner with his right leg. He 101, at 32, after a precise shot. He 102at 36. Impressive.