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Lionel Messi scores with a stunning chip in match against Honduras: Watch
- Lionel Messi scores with a stunning chip in match against Honduras
- The Argetina skipper has now scored 88 goals for his country
- The Albiceleste next face Jamaica in New York on September 25
Lionel Messi, seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and Argentina captain, is continuing to mesmerise his fans even at the age of 35. At a time when some of the best players have called it quits in their career, the Argentine genius keeps producing moments that keep strengthening his claim of being the greatest player in the history of the world’s most popular sport.
Messi has been Europe’s leading assist provider this season with his Ligue 1 side PSG, and continued his fine form during the international break when Argentina squared off against Honduras in an international friendly at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.
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Argentina won the match with a 3-0 scoreline, with Lautaro Martinez opening their account in the 16th minute. The former Barcelona star scored a penalty and a stunning overhead chip to register his 87th and 88th goals in the Albiceleste shirt. Check out his second strike right here:
In the post-match interview, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said, “As far as players who didn’t play, as a coach I have to manage minutes and rest some players. Most important thing is that whoever plays proves they can belong and can play.”
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The match also saw Julian Alvarez, the new Manchester City forward, in action. His impressive form with the Pep Guardiola side, despite the presence of Erling Haaland, has surely caught Scaloni’s attention.
The defending Copa America champions dominated the match against Honduras, a team that has qualified for the FIFA World Cup only on three occasions. Argentina kept the ball to themselves for 68% of the match and even completed 93% of all passes. With this win, the Argentines are on an unbeaten run of 33 matches that they can extend further if they manage to beat Jamaica, whom they face in New York City on September 28.
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