In South American World Cup qualifying, Luis Suarez surpasses Lionel Messi's scoring record.
Luis Suarez of Atletico Madrid shattered Argentina captain Lionel Messi's record by scoring in Uruguay's 2-0 win over Chile on Tuesday night.
The two-time World Cup champions qualified for this year's tournament through the South American system, placing third behind Brazil and Argentina in the standings.
With his overhead kick against Chile, Suarez scored his 29th goal in 62 qualifying matches, surpassing Messi's 28 goals in 60 matches.
Suarez stated on Instagram after the game that it was a "special" night for him since he made history for his country.Suarez posted on Instagram, "Special night, amazing game, special clothing, and a goal."
'In terms of one-of-a-kind and unforgettable moments for my country, what more could I ask for?'
Following their six years together at Barcelona, Suarez is, of course, a former teammate of Messi's.
Despite the fact that they have both left the Camp Nou, the two are great friends off the field and retain a close friendship.
Despite the fact that both teams had already qualified for the competition, Messi was unable to score as his country drew 1-1 with Ecuador.
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