Lionel Messi edges closer towards Ronaldo’s record, scores 110th goal for Argentina

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has continued his good form in the world of football as he edges closer towards breaking a record held by his fierce rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi is now the 2nd international top-scorer of all time, only behind Cristiano Ronaldo on 133 goals. The Inter Miami playmaker added another remarkable chapter to his storied career by scoring his 110th goal for Argentina in a match against Bolivia.

The goal not only opened the scoring but also secured Messi’s place as the second-highest goal scorer in international football.

Messi’s latest milestone saw him move past the legendary Daei who was on 109 goals. The Argentine also scored two more goals for Argentina in the 84th and 86th minutes to seal 6-0 win over Bolivia in the 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Top International Goal Scorers of All Time:

132 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 215 appearances

112 Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 189 appearances

109 Ali Daei (Iran) – 148 appearances

94 Sunil Chhetri (India) – 151 appearances

89 Mokhtar Dahari (Malaysia) – 142 appearances

85 Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) – 119 appearances

85 Ali Mabkhout (UAE) – 115 appearances

84 Ferenc Puskás (Hungary) – 89 appearances

84 Robert Lewandowski (Poland) – 154 appearances

Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi have continued to defy age by playing at the top and it’s left to see who will end up being the highest goalscorer in international football after their retirement.