Lionel Messi might not don the Argentina jersey when they look to defend their world champions' tag in the next FIFA World Cup but he is doing everything he can to help them secure victories in the qualifying campaign.
As Argentina took on Ecuardo in a FIFA World Cup qualifier, it was Messi's free-kick that separated the two teams, helping La Albiceleste win 1-0.
It was Messi's 176th appearance for the Argentina national team, and he continued to do what he has done over the years, despite moving on from European football in favour of his Major League Soccer adventure.
It was striker Lautaro Martinez who won a free-kick in a central area in the 78th minute, just outside the Ecuador penalty area.
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