Goal #51

Argentina vs Mexico (2008)

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Lionel Messi scored the 51st goal of his career on June 4, 2008, playing for Argentina against Mexico in San Diego, in the Friendly. The goal put Argentina 2–0 up; the match finished 4–1.

It was his 9th goal for Argentina and his 2nd against Mexico.

It was his 5th goal of 2008. From here he needed 949 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date: June 4, 2008
Team: Argentina
Opponent: Mexico
Competition: Friendly
City: San Diego
Score after the goal: 2–0
Final score: 4–1
Goal in the match: 1 / 1

More goals against Mexico (4) →All his goals for Argentina (126) →