Messi ties Cristiano’s record as Argentina beats Bolivia 6-0

Sports Oct, 17 2024
Messi ties Cristiano’s record as Argentina beats Bolivia 6-0
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Argentine football legend Lionel Messi equalled Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most international hat-tricks as he scored his 10th such hat-trick.

Messi (36) achieved the latest feat as his national team thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in front of a home crowd at the Monumental stadium and helped score two more goals. In only his second international appearance since recovering from an injury sustained at the Copa America in July, the Inter Miami star capitalised on a mistake by defender Marcelo Suarez to open the scoring in the 19th minute. Bolivia goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra made a couple of fine saves to prevent the hosts from extending their lead but he was beaten in the 43rd minute when Lautaro Martinez scored from Messi’s quick cross. Argentina made it 3-0 just before the break, with Messi setting up Julian Alvarez to score.

It’s really nice to come here, to feel the affection of the people, it moves me how they shout my name,” said the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star. Argentina are top of the standings with 22 points, having returned to winning ways after losing to Colombia last month and drawing with Venezuela last week.

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