Lionel Messi set another historic milestone for Argentina by becoming the nation’s oldest goalscorer. In a World Cup warm-up match against Iceland in Alabama, Argentina won 3–0, with Messi scoring from a penalty in the 72nd minute. At 38 years, 11 months, and 17 days old, he surpassed Ángel Amadeo Labruna’s 68-year-old record, which had stood since 1957 when Labruna scored against Brazil at 38 years, 9 months, and 9 days.
Messi now has 117 goals for Argentina, far ahead of Gabriel Batistuta’s 55. Over a 21-year international career, he has played 199 matches for the national team. His next appearance, in Argentina’s opening World Cup match, will mark his 200th cap. Despite breaking Labruna’s scoring record, Messi has yet to surpass Labruna’s record as Argentina’s oldest player, set at 39 years, 8 months, and 16 days during the 1958 World Cup.
Messi also has the chance to become Argentina’s oldest World Cup goalscorer if he scores in the upcoming tournament, surpassing Martín Palermo’s record from 2010.
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