Messi mania gripped Buenos Aires as the Argentina national team led by the PSG star himself beat Panama 2-0 on Thursday in a friendly match that was essentially a celebration of their World Cup victory last December. Although the world champions dominated the game, they didn’t get a goal until the 78th minute when Thiago Almada scored after a free kick by Messi hit the goal post. Ten minutes later, it was Messi's turn and he scored the 800th goal of his professional career with a perfectly executed free kick. He is now one short of the 100-goal mark for the national squad. After the match, the celebrations got into full swing and Messi took center stage, smiling from ear to ear as he received awards and accolades.
Argentina Vs Panama: Lionel Messi Mania Grips Argentina In First Match As FIFA World Cup Champions - In Pics
Messi mania gripped Buenos Aires as the Argentina national team led by the PSG star himself beat Panama 2-0 on Thursday in a friendly match that was essentially a celebration of their World Cup victory last December. Although the world champions dominated the game, they didn’t get a goal until the 78th minute when Thiago Almada scored after a free kick by Messi hit the goal post. Ten minutes later, it was Messi's turn and he scored the 800th goal of his professional career with a perfectly executed free kick. He is now one short of the 100-goal mark for the national squad. After the match, the celebrations got into full swing and Messi took center stage, smiling from ear to ear as he received awards and accolades.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Soccer: Argentina vs Panama
Soccer: Argentina vs Panama
- Previous Story
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: List Of Top 5 All-Rounders Ahead Of Indian Premier League Season - Next StoryPremier League: Amorim Confident Of Changing Manchester United's Fortunes
