Leo Messi's New World Record That Cristiano Ronaldo Will Never Achieve

Lionel Messi continues to break records with the Argentina National Teamin addition to everything he brings to the achievements that the Albiceleste has made since his debut against Hungary on August 17, 2005.

The new one was made by the Inter Miami star against Ecuador in the friendly match that Argentina won 1-0 in front of 85,000 spectators at Soldier Field stadium (Chicago) in the 56th minute of the match, when Lionel Scaloni put it in place of Angel Di Maria.

With this appearance, Messi's first for the Albiceleste in 2024, he played his 181st game for a World Cup-winning country, leaving behind Sergio Ramoswho has played 180 matches for Spain. This is a record that will continue to be extended in the future. Copa Americathat Cristiano Ronaldo he could never match him due to the obvious fact that he has yet to win a World Cup with the Portugal national team.

The anecdotal and curious fact is that Messi also managed to add another record in the match he played against Ecuador in the Conmebol qualifiers, scoring the only goal in the Albiceleste's 1-0 victory.

On the night of September 8, 2023, he scored the only goal of Monumental Stadium (Buenos Aires) on free kick and equalizes Luis Suarezwho scored 29 goals for Uruguayas the top scorer in this competition. Messi then took his place as top scorer with a double against Peru has National Stadium (Lima) October 18.