Lionel Messi sets new record after netting a goal in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Uruguay

Paris Saint Germain football club star Lionel Andres Messi has set a new record after netting a goal in Argentina national team's 3-0 home victory over rival Uruguay national team on Monday morning, in the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup qualifier. The former Barcelona football club of Spain star continues his impressive run of form for his national team against their opponent, as he played another crucial role in the team's convincing victory over their opponent. The 34 years old was given another starting role by coach Lionel Scaloni and he was able to guide the team to a remarkable home victory. Despite the fact that Lionel Messi has not been able to hit the top form for Paris Saint Germain football club since joining them from Barcelona FC this summer, he has been superb for his country in their previous matches, and he was able to extend his impressive performance on Monday. Lionel Messi started in Argentina national team attacking midfield alongside Fiorentina FC star Nicolas Gonzalez and Tottenham Hotspur football club's Giovani Lo Celso and he was able to outshine his mates on the pitch. Goals from Lionel Andres Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez were enough to give Argentina national team a convincing victory over Uruguay national team on Monday morning. With Lionel Messi's first half goal against Uruguay national team, it means he has set a new record by becoming the first South American player to score 80 goals for his national team in Men's football." "Lionel Messi now on 80 goals for Argentina. The first South American player to reach 80 goals." Lionel Andres Messi will now be looking forward to continuing his impressive performance for Argentina national team when they play their next game in FIFA World Cup qualifier in few days time. Photo credit: Twitter.