Lionel Messi became the top international goal scorer in South American history with a hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup qualifier on Thursday, overtaking Brazil legend Pele. The 34-year-old netted all the goals at Argentina's 3-0 win against Bolivia and now has 79 for the national team. Messi has recorded his huge tally in 153 caps for Argentina, while Pele netted his 77 goals in 92 official matches for Brazil. Messi's PSG team-mate Neymar sits behind his countryman Pele in third on the South American goal scorers list with 68. Brazilian public health agents and federal police officers invaded the pitch during Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier and had the game abandoned inside 10 minutes.

Source: Daily Mail September 10, 2021 07:05 UTC