He’s done it again. Lionel Messi scored for Argentina in the first half of a huge game against lifelong rivals Uruguay on Matchday 5 of the South American 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.
Last time the PSG star showed up in Buenos Aires, he had an amazing night where he surpassed Pele as the South American player with the most international goals. Now, he continues to add to his tally as he put La Albiceleste in front.
Lionel Scaloni’s side leads Uruguay in ahard-fought gamethanks to this fantastic solo goal by Messi that strangelyended up in Fernando Muslera’s goal. Checkout the video of the goal here.
Video: Lionel Messi’s goal to putArgentina in front vs. Uruguay
38 minutes into the game, Argentina finally found the opener through their best player despite he didn’t seem to attempt to send the ball directly into the net. But Messi usually finds his way to score, and this time wasn’t the exception.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with the website in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of soccer, NFL, and NBA, with a specialty in real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news, Martin has consistently been a valuable asset to the Bolavip team, especially during crucial sports seasons involving trades, playoffs, and finals. Now, as the Editor, Martin brings his extensive experience and keen editorial sense to lead Bolavip’s team, driving the website's growth and ensuring it remains a top source for sports news and analysis.
