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Lionel Messi became Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer with this free-kick against the USA. Video courtesy of Premier Sports

Lionel Messi added another record to his CV on Tuesday as he broke Argentina's all-time goalscoring record in a 4-0 victory over the United States to book a place in the Copa America final.

The South American superstar surpassed Gabriel Batistuta's 54 international goals with the kind of free-kick Barcelona fans are used to seeing week-in week-out.

Record breaker Messi stars
Record breaker Messi stars

Lionel Messi starred as Argentina defeated USA 4-0 in the Copa America semi-final

Messi's brilliance inspired the victory that puts Argentina in the Copa America final where they will face either Colombia or reigning champions Chile.

The five-time world player of the year has five goals in this year's tournament as he aims to lead Argentina to their first major title in 23 years.

Hit the video link to see how he did it...

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Video courtesy of Premier Sports.

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