Goal #580

Argentina vs Ecuador (2017)

Lionel Messi scored the 580th goal of his career on October 10, 2017, playing for Argentina against Ecuador in Quito, in the 2018 World Cup qualifying. The goal levelled the game at 1–1; the match finished 3–1.

It was his 59th goal for Argentina and his 2nd against Ecuador. He scored 3 that day and this was the 1st.

It was his 47th goal of 2017. From here he needed 420 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

October 10, 2017

Team

Argentina

Opponent

Ecuador

Competition

2018 World Cup qualifying

City

Quito

Score after the goal

1–1

Final score

3–1

Goal in the match

1 / 3