LEO NOTCHES 800th CARRER GOAL AS ARGENTINA TOAST WORLD CUP TRIUMPH WITH WIN

Leo Messi chalked up the 800th goal of his career in Argentina’s victory against Panama in a friendly that will be remembered for the celebrations dedicated to the world champions.

Argentina ran out 2-0 winners at the Estadio Monumental on a night dominated by tributes to the members of the World Cup-winning squad that secured the South Americans' third world crown in Qatar as players and fans united in celebration.

After having twice seen free kicks come back off the woodwork, Leo fired home in the 89th minute to round off a historic night. At the end of the game, Leo raised the World Cup Trophy and again dedicated the triumph to the Argentine fans.