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Mascherano's 144th appearance sees him overtake Zanetti as Argentina's most-capped player

Having made his debut back in 2003, the versatile 34-year-old has set a new record for the Albiceleste in a World Cup 2018 clash with Iceland

Javier Mascherano has passed Javier Zanetti to become Argentina’s most-capped player, with a 144th appearance taken in during a World Cup 2018 clash with Iceland.

The 34-year-old made his senior debut back in July 2003 as the Albiceleste faced Uruguay in a friendly encounter.

That proved to be his only outing of that calendar year, but he has been a regular part of the fold since 2004.