Watch: Lionel Messi In Tears As Argentina Celebrates World Cup Winners

24.03.2023 - 10:35 sports.ndtv.com

Lionel Messi capped a night of unbridled joy with the 800th goal of his career as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over stubborn Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday.

The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's stunning free-kick in the dying minutes came after 21-year-old MLS sensation Thiago Almada gave a glimpse of what the future holds with his first goal for the national team in only his third appearance.

It was an emotional night as fireworks crackled overhead before kick-off at the impressive Monumental stadium where the 83,000 lucky fans that managed to get tickets among the more than 1.5 million people who tried, created an electric atmosphere.

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Barcelona boss Xavi admits a potential return of Lionel Messi to the club «generates great excitement» for their fans after their draw with Girona on Monday evening. Fans inside the Nou Camp chanted Messi's name during the 10th minute of their goalless stalemate which sees Barcelona hold a 13-point lead over fierce rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga standings. Ad Last week, the Barcelona fans also chanted Messi's name during their heavy Copa del Rey semi-final second leg defeat to Real as speculation about the forward returning to the club continues to grow.

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