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Lionel Messi equals Argentina all-time goalscoring record

Lionel Messi scores a record-equalling 54th international goal to help Argentina beat Venezuela 4-1 in the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals.

Lionel Messi has equalled the all-time goalscoring record for Argentina after netting in Saturday's Copa America Centenario quarter-final against Venezuela.

The 28-year-old scored his 54th goal for the Albiceleste on the way to a 4-1 win and a place in the tournament's semi-finals, putting him level with Gabriel Batistuta.

Messi told reporters after the game: "I'm happy for what it means and it's nice to be next to Batigol, but for me the most important thing is the result."

The Barcelona forward also created goals for Gonzalo Higuain, who scored twice, and Erik Lamela to set up a last-four meeting with hosts the United States.

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Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia Hercegovina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio De Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 15, 20
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