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Messi breaks Suarez’s record as Argentina defeats Peru in World Cup qualifier
Lionel Messi, Argentina’s captain, has now become CONMEBOL’s leading scorer in World Cup qualifiers.
Messi scored twice as Argentina defeated Peru 2-0 on Tuesday, bringing his career total to 31 goals.
The 36-year-old has now overtaken Uruguay’s Luis Suarez.
Messi returned to the starting lineup after being sidelined or sitting on the bench for the previous four weeks due to a muscular ailment.
READ ALSO: Lionel Messi set to win eighth Ballon d’Or’ after World Cup success with Argentina
Argentina took the lead in the 32nd minute thanks to a magnificent effort from the Inter Miami star, and they doubled their lead 10 minutes later thanks to a ferocious finish from Enzo Fernandez’s assist.
Messi was then denied a hat-trick in the second half after a goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
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