The 10 best moments of Lionel Messi’s Argentina career

What are the best moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career?

A story that started with a rush to schedule a U-20 friendly and make sure Messi didn't have his head turned by Spain ended up lasting more than two decades. From that moment until his official retirement from the national team on Monday. Aug. 31, he played in six World Cup tournaments, won the Olympic gold medal and also delivered huge goals in various editions of the Copa América, South America's continental championship, in World Cup qualification matches and other moments with the Albiceleste needed him.

There are plenty of moments to choose from – more than 120 goals, numerous wins and, of course, those trophy lifts.

Here are our top 10 moments of Messi's career representing his country:

It was only a friendly, but Messi scored one of the best goals in his Argentina career with the score knotted at three goals each in a 2012 contest against rival Brazil.

He took the ball near the halfway stripe, beat a defender on the sideline, shifted to his left foot as he got past another player in a yellow shirt and lashed home a goal from outside the box.

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