The Barcelona star was the Albiceleste's hero as the nations' all-time goalscorer inspired them to a 1-0 win over rivals Uruguay

Lionel Messi says he "did not deceive anybody" after making his first appearance for Argentina since reversing his decision to retire from international football.

Messi shocked the footballing world with his decision to retire from the Argentina national team following their loss to Chile in the Copa America Centenario final in June.

The defeat was the third in three years Messi and Co. had suffered in the final of a major international tournament.

However, after a meeting with new Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza - who flew to Europe to meet with Messi - the Barcelona star elected to return to the national team.

And on Thursday he proved to be Argentina's hero, scoring the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Uruguay to move top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualification standings. .... .<<< read more>>> www.sportblitznews.com