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This Sunday sees Barcelona travel to Villarreal's Estadio de La Cerámica for the sides' league encounter. Leo Messi heads into the game fresh from having netted his 700th goal for Barcelona and the Argentine national team.

Today, Thursday 2 July, marks the 15th anniversary of Argentina Under-20s World Cup success after they ran out 2-1 winners over Nigeria in the final. Leo Messi was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, whilst his six-goal haul earned him the Golden Boot as the leading goalscorer.

Leo Messi wished to send a message of thanks via his official website, messi.com, after netting his 700th career goal for Barcelona and the Argentine national team.

"We didn't get the result we hoped for last night, but I still want to thank everyone who has helped me to reach 700 career goals, both at the club and the Argentine national team, my family, friends and the fans. Let's hope that, with their help, I manage to score a few more. Hugs!"

Leo Messi brought his tally of goals for Barcelona and the Argentine national team to 700 courtesy of his strike in the 2-2 stalemate against Atlético Madrid. Messi achieved this impressive haul thanks to 630 goals in a Barcelona shirt and 70 for the Albiceleste.

Celebrate this historic feat with Messi with this exclusive messi.com video.

Barcelona are back in LaLiga action on Tuesday, when they welcome Atlético to the Camp Nou. In the reverse fixture, a Leo Messi strike secured a 1-0 away triumph. Leo currently leads the way in the league's goal (21) and assist stakes (17).

Barcelona were held to a 2-2 stalemate against Celta in the teams' LaLiga clash. Leo Messi laid on both of the Azulgranas' goals, teeing up Luis Suárez twice to bring his tally for the season to 17.