Lionel Messi had a brilliant performance despite playing just 34 minutes as he helped Argentina beat Jamaica 3-0 in their final friendly game before the World Cup. However here are the three records the Argentines broke in the match:...CONTINUE READING
1. Messi is now the 3rd highest International Goalscorer of all time
The 35-year-old came on as a substitute after starting the game on the bench with cold-like symptoms. He scores a goal from outside of the penalty area after replacing Lautaro Martinez and scores a free kick minutes later to take his tally to 90 international goals behind Ali Dael and Cristiano Ronaldo.
2. He Has Scored Against 32 Opponents At International Level & Now Has 7 International Brace
Messi’s brace against Jamaica was his seventh at the international level as Jamaica also became the 32nd team he has scored against for Argentina.
3. Leo Messi also became the first Player in History to cause a hattrick of Pitch invaders
The PSG winger had an actual four different pitch invaders during and after the game altogether as they came for his autographs and signature which shows why they so much admired the seven times ballon D’or winner.
