Even remarkable milestones like Messi's triumph at the 2022 World Cup with La Albiceleste or the multitude of goal-scoring records set by the 38-year-old Ronaldo have been unable to settle the debate conclusively.
'With the first goal I didn't expect Messi to shoot from there, I was too late to close my legs, so a mistake on my part. 'So, not nice to start the evening like that, and then two other missed passes and we paid for it.
While Messi's first goal was a simple tap-in after the ball came down off the bar and into his path, his second was a moment of genius as he curled the ball in from a free-kick some 35 yards.
Messi scored in normal time before guiding his country to a 4-3 win on penalties. Van Gaal, who left the role shortly after, believes that the tournament was rigged so that Messi could finally win the trophy that had always eluded him.
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has broken the South American men's record of goals held by Brazil legend, Pele. Messi netted a hat-trick as they beat Bolivia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying fixture in Buenos Aires.
Doyle's two goals in the match, however, increased his goal tally to 16 goals in 17 appearances - same as Bayern Munich prolific scorer Robert Lewandowski.
Messi has love for Catalonia For most players, being a part of their club is honor too, but first of all it is a job not always enjoyable, but for Messi it is more than just work.
Lionel Messi was on song as his brace ensured that the Spanish champions now boast of a superior advantage going into the return leg of the competition scheduled for next week.