Cristiano Ronaldo and his 111 goals remain far ahead, but it was not essential at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, on the night of Thursday to Friday (French time).
A concert and fireworks erupted at the end of Argentina-Bolivia (3-0), qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup marked by the hat-trick of Lionel Messi (14th, 64th and 88th).
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🔥🔥🔥 Thanks to a hat-trick from a monumental Messi, Argentina won 3-0 against Bolivia!
🤩 The Albiceleste was able for the first time to celebrate their Copa America title in front of their home crowd! Https: //t.co/XiO0Gc2wxr
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At 34, the new Paris Saint-Germain striker broke the record for international goals in South America for his 153rd cape.
It is 79 achievements and exceeds King Pelé (77 with Brazil).
Finally the public at the Monumental
"It's a unique moment after having waited so long, I'm very happy," said the striker won by emotion to the point of bursting into tears.
“People are crazy [with joy].
Everything is linked, the national team which has just won the Copa América ”, also commented Messi evoking the access restrictions in the stadiums because of the health restrictions.
25,000 spectators were present at the Monumental, open to the public (with 30% of its tonnage) for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
With 18 points, Argentina are second behind Brazil, who won 2-0 Thursday against Peru.
Bolivia, it no longer has any chance of qualifying.
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