Lionel Messi Scores, Makes History As Argentina Record Big Win Over Tough Opponents

• Lionel Messi scored an incredible goal for Argentina on Sunday night, October 10, as they defeated Uruguay 3-0
• The encounter was in a World Cup qualifier as Lionel Messi scored his 80th goal for the national team
• Messi will now shift his attention to Paris Saint-Germain with hopes of him scoring more goals for the French giants

Argentina on Sunday night, October 10, took another great step in their quest to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as they defeated Uruguay 3-0 with Lionel Messi netting the first goal.

Having being forced to a goalless draw by Paraguay last week, Lionel Messi and his teammates bounced back to winning ways by beating Uruguay in a match that Luis Suarez failed to net.

Lionel Messi and Luis Saurez are close pals and they had a reunion on the pitch for the very first time since the Argentine moved to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona.

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Luis Saurez was not happy about the result of the encounter considering how goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez denied him on three occasions which would have given his side goals.

Playing in front of their home fans, Argentina players knew that only a win was what they needed and they started the match impressively.

Lionel Messi scored the first goal for Argentina in the 38th minute and it was Rodrigo De Paul who netted the second in the 44thth minute.

According to the report on Sportkeeda and Givemesport, Uruguay came out strong in the second half of the game, but they were unable to find the back of the net.

Lautaro Martinez then scored the third goal for Argentina in the 62nd minute to give the South Americans a comfortable win.

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Lionel Messi makes history

In another separate report by Sportskeeda, Lionel Messi made history with the goal he scored against Uruguay, as it made him the first ever South American to hit the 80-goal mark for their country.

Ronaldo missing in top 10 players in Europe in the last 12 months, see Messi's position

Earlier, YEN.com.gh had reported how Cristiano Ronaldo's name was obvious dropped from the top 10 players that have a statement in the past 12 months.

The Man United striker has been firing from all cylinders since his summer move to Man United and was the top marksman at Euro 2020 during the summer.

In a survey conducted by Sky Sports, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is nowhere near the players pulling the strings.

However, Ronaldo's rival Lionel Messi is ranked the best performing player in the last 12 months despite not getting started since he joined Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner helped Argentina win their first Copa America title since 1995 and was named the most valuable player, highest goalscorer and assist king.

Source: YEN.com.gh