Lionel Scaloni backs Lionel Messi to reach 1,000 career goals & insists Argentina captain has the 'desire' for final World Cup campaign
Goal | 01.04.2026 08:39
While Cristiano Ronaldo currently leads the race to four figures in Saudi Arabia, Scaloni remains confident in his captain's ability to join him in that exclusive club. Addressing the potential for Messi, who currently sits on 913 career goals, to hit the massive career landmark, the manager noted: "He could reach 1,000 goals, we'll have to see how much longer he plays. The thing is, he has to want to keep going. I hope he does, because he's happy on the pitch and we all want to see him. One year he scored over 90 goals - he can get there."
