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80,000 people pay tribute: Messi scored 9 consecutive records, scored 1V4 and scored 20 consecutive years

2:06pm, 5 September 2025【Football】

In the 16th round of the World Cup South America, Argentina faced Venezuela at home. This game is not only the last home game in Argentina's World Cup qualifiers, but also the curtain call of Messi's national team's home career. Before the game, all the fans shouted Messi's name and the Argentine captain burst into tears. After the start of the game, Argentina quickly took control of the situation, with a ball possession rate of as high as 80%. In the 39th minute, Alvarez broke into the penalty area and made a selfless pass. Messi scored with a light shot against three defensive players, helping the team break the deadlock. This goal not only broke Messi's 323-day national team goal drought, but also meant that he had an astonishing record of scoring for the national team for 20 consecutive years.

The side changes again, Messi quickly sent a free kick in the 76th minute, Gonzalez made a cross from the left, and Lautaro, who had just appeared on the bench, scored a header. In the 80th minute, Almada made a comeback from the right, and Messi pushed the ball with his left foot and scored another goal, completing a double goal.

After this game, Messi set nine new records: 113 goals in his career in the national team continued to break the South American player record; 35 goals in the World Cup qualifiers led the South American historical scorer list; 194 national team appearances maintained the South American player appearance record; 26 World Cup qualifiers scored the most games; 878 goals in his career set a new record for South American players; scored for the national team for 20 consecutive years; 7 goals tied for the scorer list in this World Cup qualifiers; 72 World Cup appearances tied for the historical record; and 6 times broke Venezuelan goal lead the confrontation scorer list.

In the end, Argentina defeated his opponent 3-0 and ended his home tour of this World Cup with a perfect record. For Messi, 38, this game is not only a victory, but also a witness to an era. From tears before the game to smiling during the game, Messi wrote a perfect footnote for his home career with two goals and a series of records.

When the legend ushers in its curtain call, we can't help but ask: Will there be the next Messi on the football field?