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Watch: Lionel Messi Scores Within 2 Minutes vs Australia, Leaves Fans in Frenzy

It took Argentina legend Lionel Messi just less than two minutes to score a brilliant goal during the friendly match against Australia in Beijing on Thursday. The stadium was packed with fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the World Cup-winning superstar and they were thrilled to see Messi hand Argentina the lead at the very start of the match. Messi received the ball outside the Australian box and went post a defender easily before unleashing a lethal shot at goal. Australia goalkeeper Matt Ryan did not have much of a chance as the ball crashed into the net prompting massive cheers. Messi mania gripped Beijing ahead of a sell-out friendly in the Chinese capital.

England vs Australia: The Ashes Explained

England and Australia will renew their storied rivalry on Friday in the first Test of the latest Ashes series at Edgbaston. But what exactly are the Ashes and why does the contest inspire such passion between two otherwise friendly countries on opposite sides of the world? AFP Sport explains the history behind one of sport's oldest and most intense contests.

Watch: Cows Invade Field In Village Cricket, Forces Players To Stop Match

Cricket is an amazing game! From batting masterclass to sensational bowling to breathtaking fielding, it certainly has everything to impress the spectators. Besides the performance of the players what adds more fun to the game is the external factors. Sometimes it is the decision of the umpires, sometimes it is the action of the crowd and sometimes it is the bizarre events like cows invading the playing area. Yes, you read it right! Not every cricket match could be provided as good security as the international games and that gives room to the occurrence of such incidents.