Lionel Messi scores hattrick in FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier, goes past Pele
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored a hattrick against Bolivia in the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match at the El Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday. Messi with his three strikes became the top international goal-scorer from South America with 79 goals to his name, going past Brazilian legend Pele’s tally of 77 goals. Messi scored in the 14th, 64th and 88th minute of the game to set up Argentina’s 3-0 win.