Argentina is the current holder of the FIFA World Cup, and this was largely due to the efforts of Lionel Messi. The Inter Miami star led the team to the trophy with crucial goals and adding to his national team goal tally.
According to an Instagram post on Score 90's account, the 8-time Ballon d'Or award winner is the highest goalscorer in the history of the Argentine national team. The former Barcelona star has scored 109 goals in 187 appearances for the national team in all competitions.
The second-highest goalscorer in the history of the Argentine national team is Gabriel Batistuta. The Fiorentina legend fondly called Batigol in his playing days was the highest goalscorer in the history of the Argentine national team until 2016, when his record was shattered by Lionel Messi. Batistuta scored 55 goals in 78 games for Argentina before retiring from national team football.
The third-highest goalscorer in the history of the Argentine national team is Sergio Aguero. The Manchester City legend scored 41 goals for the national team across 101 appearances.
Fourth on the list is Crespo, who scored 35 goals in 64 appearances, before Diego Maradona rounds up the top five list with 32 goals in 84 appearances.
Colombia 2-1 Argentina: James scores and assists to seal 3 points at home
The game is over, and the final score is Colombia 2-1 Argentina. Here is the match report.
Match Events
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11' CLOSE! Alvarez steals the ball off the keeper, tries to score but misses
17' De Paul has a go first time and rifles one over the bar.
25' Mosquera opens the scoring; James bags the assist! Colombia 1-0 Argentina
32' Lisandro complaining about a shirt pull as Paredes put in a free kick
40' Lautaro's shot high over the bar
44' The ball from the corner falls to the feet of Lautaro, who volleys it wide.
48' Nico Gonzalez outruns Mosquera and calmly slots it in! Colombia 1-1 Argentina
60' James scores the penalty to give Colombia the lead again! Colombia 2-1 Argentina
71': Glorious chance for Duran to double the lead, but it's saved by Martinez.
84' CHANCE! Martinez finds himself 1v1, but the keeper and defender deny it.
88' Mosquera is unable to continue and is being carried off the field.
89' Dybala cuts in from the right and takes a shot.
Line-ups
Colombia XI: C. Vargas, James, Mojica, Lerma, Jhon Lucum, Jhon Arias, Daniel Muoz, Luis Daz, Jhon Durn, Yerson Mosquera, Richard Ros
Subs: J. Quintero, Arias, Crdoba, lvaro Montero, Borr, Cristin Borja, Luis Sinisterra, Kevin Mier, Juan Portilla, Juan Cabal, Yaser Asprilla, Kevin Castao
Argentina XI: Otamendi, E. Martinez, Paredes, De Paul, Lautaro, Gonzalo Montiel, Romero, N. Gonzalez, Martinez, Julin Alvarez, and Enzo Fernndez
Subs: Gernimo Rulli, Pezzella, Acuna, Dybala, Walter Bentez, G. Rodriguez, Lo Celso, Nahuel Molina, Mac Allister, Taty Castellanos, Alejandro Garnacho, Giuliano Simeone
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