Even at 35, Lionel Messi breaks his own record. The Argentine top scorer of all time opened the scoring within two minutes in the exhibition game with Australia, the earliest goal in his impressive career.
Messi surpasses himself with the earliest goal of his long career
Messi made headlines earlier this week by saying Argentina’s World Cup win in Qatar is likely to be his last. On Thursday afternoon, the legendary left leg once again showed that there is no reason to stop for the time being. After a minute and nineteen seconds, AZ goalkeeper Mathew Ryan had already been beaten, when Messi shot flawlessly from outside the penalty area.
Messi later spoiled the fans in Beijing with a wonderful pass in midfield and was also involved in Argentina’s 2-0 in the 68th minute. After a combination with Rodrigo de Paul, defender Germán Pezzella headed in. Then there was also room for the debut of Manchester United striker Alejandro Garnacho, who came within fifteen minutes before the end.
World Cup win gives Argentina extra duels with Messi
If Argentina had not won the last World Cup, Lionel Messi would have retired as an international. The superstar told this during a TV interview in his own country.
Even after a long season with a World Cup in between, Messi is still active on the fields. On Thursday afternoon he scored on behalf of Argentina in the friendly match against Australia. After that match, Messi was interviewed on Argentine television and made a confession.
“To be honest, if we hadn’t become world champions, I wouldn’t be in the national team anymore,” Messi said. “I enjoyed the last World Cup so much, that has never happened to me. I can’t run away now, I have to enjoy it all.”
Messi played a vital role in Argentina’s World Cup win. In total, he scored seven times in Qatar, including two goals in the final against France. After the final battle, it was long about Messi’s future, both in the club and the national team. There is now clarity in both areas.
After this season, Messi will move to America to play for Inter Miami. “This was a decision we made with the whole family,” said Messi. “We are happy with what is to come and we look forward to this new situation with longing.”
