The Argentine has got 72 goals for his national side so far. Pele scored 77 in his career.
Barca's former players Luis Suarez and Neymar are both in the top 5 in this stat.
Top 10
4. Luis Suarez (Uruguay) - 63
5. Ronaldo Nazario (Brazil) - 62
7. Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) - 54
8. Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) - 51
10. Alexis Sanchez (Chile) - 46
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Messi gifts jersey to Chile 'pitbull' Gary Medel – the two heavily clashed with each other in 2019
Did you know Leo Messi is a great diplomat? Now you do.
Two years after the Argentine brawled with Chile's Gary Medel in the 2019 Copa America clash, he decided to finally mend fences.
Leo gifted Medel his Argentina shirt while the two were seen in a great mood in and after the World Cup qualifier game.
The game itself ended in a friendly manner too. Messi scored a goal but the match finished in a 1-1 draw.
Messi scores as Argentina draw Chile in World Cup qualifier
Lionel Messi couldn't lead Argentina to a victory over Chile in the 2022 World Cup qualifier on Thursday night.
The Barcelona captain opened the scoring for the penalty spot in the 24th minute of the encounter but Alexis Sanchez cancelled Leo's strike just 12 minutes later to end the game in a 1-1 stalemate.
On the other hand, the 33-year-old was very close to scoring a hat-trick in Santiago del Estero.
Messi's first free-kick attempt before half-time was all but perfect but Claudio Bravo stopped it with an amazing save.
Leo attempted another free-kick in the 80th minute but hit the cross-bar this time around.
Argentina are now second in their WC qualifying group, one point behind Brazil who have a game in hand.
