Argentina midfielder, Leandro Paredes, has beaten a record held by captain Lionel Messi after scoring a goal in his side’s friendly 2-0 win over Indonesia on Monday.
During the encounter at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Paredes launched a rocket from a distance, which settled in the back of the net.
His goal was from a distance of 31.4 meters which means he is now the player who has scored from the furthest distance under Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni.
Messi had held the record, converting from a distance of 28.9 meters against Uruguay in the past, according to Mundo Albicelest.
Meanwhile, apart from Paredes, Cristian Romero was the other goalscorer for La Albiceleste against Indonesia.
Leandro Paredes beats Messi’s record after Argentina’s latest win
