[WATCH] Lionel Messi places on a ‘MASTERCLASS’ with first half hat-trick in Argentina’s 7-0 win over Curacao

Lionel Messi surpassed 100 profession objectives for Argentina with a hat-trick within the first half of the World Cup champions’ 7-0 rout over Curacao on Tuesday.

Argentina defeated Curacao 7-0 to complete their celebratory tour at dwelling. With this victory, Argentina is predicted to maneuver as much as the highest spot within the FIFA world rankings.

With a right-footed drive from the sting of the field within the twentieth minute of the worldwide pleasant versus the Caribbean crew, Messi, 35, turned the first participant to attain 100 objectives for Argentina.

He added his a hundred and first purpose for Argentina with a crossed shot to the proper of the goalkeeper with a Nico Gonzalez help and his 102nd purpose after a straightforward run to attain.

Lionel Messi impressed the Argentine crew to a straightforward win over Curacao in entrance of their dwelling crowd, making the opponents look common.

Solely two different male gamers, Iran’s Ali Daei and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, have scored extra objectives for nationwide groups in worldwide competitions than the Argentine captain.

He’s the second South American general, behind Brazil’s Marta, who has 109 objectives for the nation, and the primary South American male participant to succeed in the 100-goal milestone.

This was the final motion for Argentina till a reported June tour of Asia (June 14-20), the place they may play two friendlies. That can be adopted by the opening of 2026 World Cup qualifying in September at dwelling towards Ecuador after which away at Bolivia.