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Argentina got its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start thanks to yet another sublime Lionel Messi free kick.
Throughout his international career, Messi has scored 112 goals in 191 international appearances, [1] [2] making him the country's all-time top scorer; he surpassed Gabriel Batistuta's record of 54 goals with a free kick against the United States in the semi-final of the Copa América Centenario on 21 June 2016.
Once again, and now as a World Cup champion, Lionel Messi came to Argentina's rescue when the team most needed him. The 36-year-old captain scored from a free kick in the 78th minute to give ...
Messi foul sets up free kick: Argentina 0, Peru 0 Messi was tripped up in the 36th minute, and sent his free kick into the box. But he was unable to connect with Alexis Mac Allister in front of ...
On 4 February 2017, Messi scored his 27th free-kick for Barcelona in a 3–0 home win over Athletic Bilbao in the league, overtaking Koeman as the club's all-time top-scorer from free-kicks. [197] On 23 April, Messi scored twice in a 3–2 away win over Real Madrid. His game-winning goal in stoppage time was his 500th for Barcelona. [198]
[234] [235] [236] Moreover, he is an accurate free kick and penalty kick taker. [224] [237] As of September 2023, Messi ranks fifth all time in goals scored from direct free kicks with 65, [238] the most among active players. [239] He also has a penchant for scoring from chips. [240]
FRISCO, TEXAS - AUGUST 06: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal on a free kick in the second half during the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 16 match between Inter Miami CF ...
With his magical left foot, Messi lofted a shot toward the top left corner of the net and scored a game-winning goal in stoppage time. Worth the hype! Messi scores last-minute free-kick goal to ...