On October 10th, 2020, Lionel Messi achieved a remarkable milestone in his career. The Barcelona and Argentina superstar scored his 800th career goal in a victory over Panama in an international friendly match. This impressive feat has cemented Messi’s place in the history books as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
It is no surprise that Messi has been able to reach this milestone, as he has been consistently scoring goals since the start of his professional career in 2004. He has scored an incredible 634 goals for Barcelona, making him the club’s all-time top scorer. He has also scored 70 goals for Argentina, making him the country’s all-time top scorer. In addition, he has scored 106 goals for other clubs, including his former team Newell’s Old Boys.
Messi’s 800th goal was a trademark free kick from outside the box. It was his second goal of the match, and it put him ahead of Brazil legend Pele in the all-time goalscoring list. Messi is now only behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently has 841 career goals.
The achievement of 800 career goals is a testament to Messi’s incredible talent and dedication to the game. He has consistently been one of the best players in the world for over a decade, and he shows no signs of slowing down. His ability to score goals from any angle and distance makes him a truly special player, and he will undoubtedly continue to break records in the future.
Lionel Messi’s 800th career goal is a remarkable achievement that will be remembered for years to come. It is a testament to his skill, dedication, and passion for the game, and it cements his place as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
