Lionel Messi has become the second-ever player to reach 800 goals in his career, after scoring in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Panama on Thursday. The goal, which was Messi’s 800th career goal, puts him in the exclusive club of only two players to have achieved this milestone.
The other player to have reached 800 goals is Cristiano Ronaldo, who holds the all-time record for career goals with 830. The Portuguese superstar achieved the feat in March 2021, making him the first player in history to reach 800 goals.
Messi’s 800th goal was a penalty kick in the 70th minute of the match, which sealed the victory for Argentina. It was a fitting way for the Barcelona star to reach the milestone, as he has been one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the history of the game.
The 33-year-old Messi has been playing at the highest level for over 15 years, and his 800 goals have come in all competitions. He has scored 622 goals for Barcelona, where he has been playing since 2004, and has also scored 178 goals for Argentina.
Messi’s goal-scoring prowess is unmatched, and his ability to find the back of the net from any angle or distance is what sets him apart from other players. He has scored a staggering amount of goals from outside the box, free-kicks, and penalties, and has even scored with his head on occasion.
In addition to his goal-scoring feats, Messi has also won a plethora of individual and team honors. He has won the Ballon d’Or six times, which is a record, and has also won the Champions League four times with Barcelona.
Messi’s 800th goal is a testament to his greatness, and it is a fitting way for him to reach the milestone. He is now only the second player in history to have scored 800 goals, and it is a testament to his longevity and consistency at the highest level.
The Argentine superstar is still going strong, and he is likely to add to his tally of 800 goals in the coming years. He is still one of the best players in the world, and he is sure to be remembered as one of the greatest goal-scorers of all time.
Lionel Messi’s 800th goal is a momentous achievement, and it is a fitting way for him to reach the milestone. He is now in the exclusive club of only two players to have achieved this feat, and it is a testament to his greatness and longevity at the highest level.