Lionel Messi has broken a 69-year-old record by scoring a goal at the age of 38 years, 11 months, and 17 days. In a pre-World Cup friendly against Iceland, Messi scored a penalty in the 72nd minute, surpassing Ángel Amadeo Labruna's record. Labruna, known as 'The Ugly One' and 'La Maquina' (The Machine), held the previous record at 38 years, 9 months, and 9 days. Messi now holds the record for the oldest player to score for Argentina.
Messi's goal also extended his lead in Argentina's all-time goalscoring list, now standing at 84 goals, 62 ahead of second-placed Gabriel Batistuta. Despite this achievement, Messi cannot break Labruna's record for the oldest player to appear in a World Cup match, which stands at 39 years, 8 months, and 16 days. Messi will turn 39 during this year's World Cup but will not surpass Labruna's appearance record.
Messi's achievement comes as he prepares for his 200th match for Argentina, a milestone no other player has reached. He already holds the record for the most goals scored for Argentina with 117 goals. His journey to this point has spanned 21 years, highlighting his enduring impact on the national team.





























