I’ve dreamed about it so often: Lionel Messi

He has “dreamed of it so often,” he cheers on Instagram: The Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has overtaken the Brazilian soccer legend Pele as the record goal scorer in South America. In the World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in Buenos Aires on Thursday, Messi scored all three goals and now has 79 goals for the Albiceleste. League leaders Brazil beat Peru 2-0 (2-0) in Recife, Everton Ribeiro and Messi’s club colleague Neymar met.
Messi celebrated another milestone in his career. “It’s a unique moment because it turned out that way after waiting for so long,” said Messi. “I really wanted to enjoy it. I have waited a long time for it, I have searched for it and dreamed of it. ”
Messi “very happy”
In the first game in front of an audience in Argentina since the beginning of the corona pandemic, the new signing from Paris Saint-Germain scored in the 13th, 64th and 88th minute. 21,000 fans in the El Monumental stadium in the capital witnessed his memorable performance. “There is no better way to celebrate than to be here. My mother is here, my siblings in the stands. They suffered a lot and today they are here celebrating, ”said Messi, his voice choked with tears. “I am very happy.”
Past Pele
With the three goals he passed Pele, who scored 77 goals for Brazil’s selection over the course of his career. Messi also snatched the record of most goals for the same club at his long-time club FC Barcelona from the Brazilian legend in December 2020. The most fabulous national player in history is Cristiano Ronaldo with 111 goals in the jersey of the Portuguese team.
The table for the South American qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar continues to lead Brazil ahead of Argentina and Uruguay. Last Sunday, the game between Brazil and Argentina in Sao Paulo was canceled because, according to the Brazilian health authority, Argentinian players had violated the country’s Corona guidelines. The world football association FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against both national associations.