Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is widely considered as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
With 73 international goals in 147 matches, Messi is Argentina's all-time highest goalscorer and has the joint-most number of international caps for La Albiceleste along with former FC Barcelona teammate Javier Mascherano.
Messi is currently plying his trade in the ongoing 2021 Copa America in Brazil with his national side and has scored one goal and provided one assist in the first three matches of the group stage. Argentina, with seven points from three matches, have already booked their place in the quarterfinal.
As the Barcelona and Argentina legend turns 34, we take a look at the top five performances for his country in international football.