Goal #278

Argentina vs Brazil (2012)

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Lionel Messi scored the 278th goal of his career on June 9, 2012, playing for Argentina against Brazil in East Rutherford, in the Friendly. The goal put Argentina 2–1 up; the match finished 4–3.

It was his 25th goal for Argentina and his 3rd against Brazil. He scored 3 that day and this was the 2nd.

It was his 50th goal of 2012. From here he needed 722 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date: June 9, 2012
Team: Argentina
Opponent: Brazil
Competition: Friendly
City: East Rutherford
Score after the goal: 2–1
Final score: 4–3
Goal in the match: 2 / 3

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