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Messi Becomes Argentina's All-Time Leading Goalscorer

Argentina forward Lionel Messi scored the 55th international goal of his career during Tuesday's 4-0 win over the United States in the Copa America semi-final, breaking a tie with Gabriel Batistuta as the all-time leading goalscorer in Argentina history, per ESPN Stats & Info.

But first, La Albiceleste took a 1-0 lead in the third minute when Messi sent a perfect aerial through ball to forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, who knocked it home with his head for the early advantage.

Argentina continued to dominate possession throughout the first half, eventually earning a free-kick from 30 yards out in the 32nd minute.