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Buenos Aires, Sep 9 (EFE).- With a hat-trick in Argentina’s world cup qualifier win over Bolivia (3-0) on Thursday, Lionel Messi overtook Brazilian legend Pelé's South American international men's career goal record of 77.Argentina's captain, who was the star of the match at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, achieved the new record of 79 international career goals in 153 games played for the country. (Camera: ALBERTO CARATOZZOLO).B-ROLL OF ARGENTINE SOCCER FANS ARRIVING AT THE MONUMENTAL STADIUM IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, AHEAD OF THE MATCH BETWEEN ARGENTINA AND BOLIVIA.SOUND BITES: ARGENTINE SOCCER FAN, SANTIAGO MUÑOZ. TRANSLATIONS: The truth is that it is very emotional, it was what I missed the most. The Argentine people are very passionate, very soccer fanatic. We looked forward to his comeback. That is very important. It happens in a good context, the selection becomes champion after so many years in search of that title and with Messi still active. I'm very happy.
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