Messi scores from a free kick to give Argentina 1-0 win in South American World Cup qualifying
BUENOS AIRES: Once again, and now as a World Cup champion, Lionel Messi came to Argentina’s rescue when the team most needed him.
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BUENOS AIRES: Once again, and now as a World Cup champion, Lionel Messi came to Argentina’s rescue when the team most needed him.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While the football world might've been stunned by the Detroit Lions' 21-20 win over the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, there was one person who wasn't: Dan Campbell.
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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.
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