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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Inter Miami star netted three goals and contributed two assists as the reigning world champions decimated Bolivia 6-0 in a 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. The 37-year-old has now passed Ali Daei as the second-highest goalscorer in international football history with 112 goals to his name, but he’s still 20 behind current leader Cristiano Ronaldo.
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WHAT ANTONELA ROCCUZZO SAID
Antonela Roccuzzo was beaming with pride after her husband’s incredible performance as she took to Instagram to share a photo of the Argentina captain celebrating and wrote: “The greatest of all time”. She also shared a video of their children reacting wildly to one of Messi’s goals, as they were heard screaming at the television in happiness.
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(C)Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
After the match, Messi emotionally declared that he was into his ‘last games’ for the national team as he told reporters: “I didn’t set any date or deadline about my future. I’m just enjoying all this. I am more emotional than ever and taking all the love from the people because I know these can be my last games. It’s a joy to be present and appreciate this moment. Being surrounded by younger teammates, given my age, makes me feel like a kid again. I find myself doing silly things because I feel so comfortable. As long as I maintain that feeling and can continue contributing to the team, I plan to be here enjoying [the national team].”
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GettyWHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?
The Barcelona legend will be back in action with Inter Miami on Saturday as they take on the New England Revolution in a MLS clash at home.
