Lionel Messi’s Record-Setting Free-Kick Goal Vs. USA Soccer Was A Work Of Art

Take a bow, Lionel Messi.

The best soccer player in the world added another line to his resume Tuesday night in the 2016 Copa America semifinals against Team USA by scoring a free-kick goal, which made him Argentina’s all-time leading scorer.

In typical Messi style, the record-setting goal was something out of a dream.

There's just no stopping free kicks like these. Take a bow, Leo Messi. ? #USAvARG #MyCopaColors https://t.co/9HeE3OqVMf

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 22, 2016

It was the 55th goal of Messi’s international career, passing Gabriel Batistuta for first place on Argentina’s all-time list.

55 – Lionel #Messi is now #Argentina's top scorer in history, with 55 goals in 112 caps (Gabriel Batistuta 54 goals in 77 caps). Messi

— OptaJavier (@OptaJavier) June 22, 2016

Lionel Messi's 55th career international goal sets an Argentina record.

Argentina leads 2-0 pic.twitter.com/53nXohPCzc

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 22, 2016

He also tallied the assist on Argentina’s first goal of the evening.