Lionel Messi becomes the second-ever player after Ronaldo score 800 career goals in Argentina win over Panama.

Thiago Almada and Lionel Messi each scored once as Argentina defeated Panama 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday. This was the team's first game in front of their home crowd since winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in December.

Lionel Messi became the second-ever player in Football history to achieve 800 Career goals.

The only other player to surpass 800 career goals is Cristiano Ronaldo, who holds the all-time record (830 goals).

The identical starting lineup from Panama's victory over France in the World Cup final was chosen by Lionel Scaloni. Although looking dominating early on, they were unable to penetrate the Panamanian defence until late in the second half.

Throughout the course of 17 seasons, Messi scored 672 goals for Barcelona and 29 for PSG.

Moreover, he has scored 99 goals for his country, including two in the World Cup final.

At the Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires, where more than 80,000 supporters were chanting his name, Argentina's captain Lionel Messi finally scored his 800th career goal and doubled the lead in the 89th minute. Thiago Almada had scored the game's first goal just 11 minutes earlier.

Messi will have the chance to score his 100th goal for Argentina when they take on Curacao on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi Career Goals Records for Club and Country.

Messi has made a record 173 senior appearances for Argentina in his career. In 2022, he won his first-ever FIFA World Cup and Argentina's first since 1986.

No player in Argentina's history has ever scored 100 goals, which is Messi's next goal for his country.

Since 2016, when he scored from a free kick in the Copa América Centenario match against the United States, Messi has been Argentina's all-time leading scorer.

Messi has scored 701 goals for his clubs, including 493 in domestic league competition. Messi will reach 1,000 goal contributions for the first time ever with two additional goals (or assists) at the club level.

Messi has tallied 692 goals overall in his career, including 108 goals from the penalty spot. The second-longest streak of all time, he has scored in 19 straight seasons. The current record is held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored in 22 straight seasons.

Team -- Games -- Goals

Barcelona -- 778 - 672

PSG -- 66 - 29

Argentina -- 173 - 99

Total -- 1017 - 800

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