Messi scored 22 goals in the national team in 2022, at least 8 more than in any previous natural year.

According to ESPN FC, Messi has directly participated in 22 goals in the national team since 2022, at least 8 more goals than in any natural year.
ESPN FC official also commented: he is 35 years old and has played in the World Cup for the fifth time, but he is still breaking his own record, which is what GOAT will do.