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Lionel Messi all-time top ten goals

By Roy Emanuel

Jun 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) during the first half of quarter-final play against the Venezuela in the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) during the first half of quarter-final play against the Venezuela in the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: Lionel Messi of Argentina during the Copa America Centenario semi-final match between the United States and Argentina at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Argentina won the match 4-0. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: Lionel Messi of Argentina during the Copa America Centenario semi-final match between the United States and Argentina at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Argentina won the match 4-0. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

United States – June 2016

The all-time leader in goals for Argentina as well as his club side, Lionel Messi has scored a multitude of quality strikes for his national team. This past summer at the Copa America Centenario, the Rosario native led his team to the final with an effort that was special in several different ways.

Quite a bit of pressure was on Argentina to reach the tournament’s climax and do so in emphatic fashion. A dominant group stage showing was followed by a strong quarter-final victory over Venezuela, meeting the United States in the semi-final round.

After an opening loss to Colombia, manager Jurgen Klinsmann’s side played well to make a run in the competition. With Argentina holding a 1-0 advantage in the first half, Messi scored a goal that was both historic and sank the dreams of Copa America’s hosts.

With a difficult angle, a well-organised wall in front of him and a talented goalkeeper in a good position, Messi sent a scorching blast into the top corner that left the US staggered. Brad Guzan set himself up well and has a great reach, but he had no chance on such a piece of skill.

While he has often had a unique and sometimes difficult relationship with his home nation, Lionel Messi’s 57 goals for Argentina are a testament to his incredible work ethic and determination.

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