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Lionel Messi scores 100th Argentina goal

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO: Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) scored his 100th international goal for the reigning world champions as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win over outclassed Curacao.

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi opened the scoring against the Caribbean island minnows in 20 minutes in Santiago del Estero.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (left) kicks the ball to score a goal during the friendly football match between Argentina and Curacao at the Madre de Ciudades Stadium in Santiago del Estero, Argentina on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. AFP PHOTO