By Seyi Babalola
Lionel Messi has now matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s feat following his brace against Venezuela in the World Cup Qualifiers on Friday.
Messi scored in the 39th and 80th minutes, respectively, as Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0. Lautaro Martinez grabbed the third goal for the South American powerhouse.
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Messi’s two goals equalled Ronaldo’s total number of goals in World Cup qualifiers, according to Asianet News.
The Portuguese and Argentine legends have 36 goals each, trailing only former Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz, who has 39.
When the 38-year-old went onto the Monumental Stadium pitch with his children, he was greeted with loud ovation.
Messi, who recently declared that he may not compete in the 2026 World Cup, could retire following the tournament.
Messi has won 46 trophies across his illustrious career, including the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
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