Lionel Messi took his tally for Argentina to 112 goals . (Photo by Gustavo Ortiz/Jam Media/Getty Images)Argentina captain Lionel Messi admitted he is close to retiring from international football after matching a record set by rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The 37-year-old, a two-time Copa America and one-time World Cup winner, returned to the Argentina side for their World Cup qualifier against Bolivia on Tuesday. Messi, who had missed the last two camps with an ankle injury, has failed to guarantee he will continue playing with his country until the 2026 World Cup. The Inter Miami ace provided two assists and scored a hat-trick as the World Cup winners breezed past Bolivia at the River Plate Stadium.

Source: Metro October 16, 2024 13:11 UTC