Messi breaks Brazilian legend Pele's all-time international record: See Top 10
Leo Messi has broken Pele's all-time record for most goals scored for a South American national team.
The Argentine has bagged 3 goals against Bolivia to increase the overall tally to 79. His side won the game 3-0.
Top 10 players
1. Leo Messi (Argentina) - 79
2. Pele (Brazil) - 77
3. Neymar (Brazil) - 68
4. Luis Suarez (Uruguay) - 64
5. Ronaldo Nazario (Brazil) - 62
6. Romario (Brazil) - 55
7. Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) - 54
8. Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) - 53
9. Zico (Brazil) - 48
10. Alexis Sanchez (Chile) - 46