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| Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Deollaa(op): 10:45am On Jun 10 |
Lionel Messi scored within minutes of returning from an injury scare as Argentina national football team defeated Iceland national football team 3-0 in their final FIFA World Cup warm-up match in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday. Messi started the game on the bench as the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner continues his recovery after suffering muscle fatigue during Inter Miami CF’s dramatic 6-4 victory over Philadelphia on 24 May. Also rested at kickoff were Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister as coach Lionel Scaloni fielded an experimental line-up before a packed 88,000-capacity crowd. Argentina dominate despite slow start Iceland nearly stunned the reigning world champions early in the match when Mikael Egill Ellertsson blasted over the bar with a clear opportunity in front of goal. Argentina quickly responded and took the lead after Iceland failed to properly clear a goalmouth scramble, allowing Strasbourg defender Valentin Barco to fire home from close range. Nico Paz later missed a golden chance to double the advantage before halftime when his powerful strike was denied by Iceland goalkeeper Elias Olafsson. Messi makes instant impact At halftime, Scaloni introduced Fernandez, Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez among several substitutions as Argentina increased the pressure. Martinez twice struck the post before Messi finally entered the game in the final quarter to loud cheers from the crowd. https://vop.ng/messi-scores-on-injury-return-as-argentina-beat-iceland-in-world-cup-warm-up 15 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Gbadugbakun(m): 1:23pm On Jun 10 |
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| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by manitobor(m): 1:23pm On Jun 10 |
GOAT for a reason. If care is not taken he might win the world cup back to back. The other pretender can never win the world cup. Messi has inked his name in football hall of Fame. 21 Likes |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Wealthoptulent(m): 1:23pm On Jun 10 |
MESSI with NO MERCY for the goal post 15 Likes |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by lovelove2323: 1:23pm On Jun 10 |
G.O.A.T Messi no mercy nice one  7 Likes |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Offpoint1: 1:26pm On Jun 10 |
Messi is going to the world cup to have fun... Nothing left for him in football to conquer. Naldo might play next world cup again 😂 FIFA should just give the cup to Portugal so he can retire from football 11 Likes |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Landowner101(m): 1:27pm On Jun 10 |
This man is always on form. Consistency. 3 Likes |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Flangelo12: 1:28pm On Jun 10 |
Argentina and Germany are the teams to beat. |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Okonsbecky: 1:28pm On Jun 10 |
The man who who made footbal an art, who made footall enjoying, messi who made football look like a movie. Messi the god of football 7 Likes |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by obembet(f): 1:36pm On Jun 10*. Modified: 2:08pm On Jun 10 |
Werey op, 3 players score na person wey score penalty u dey carry come fp. I hope they will not rig this like last world cup own 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by mayor1814: 1:43pm On Jun 10 |
Leo Messi is the best and greatest football player of all time. Nobody comes close. Highest world cup golden ball; Highest Ballon D'or; Highest dribbles; Highest assists; Highest playmaker awards; Highest goal to game ratio; Highest non penalty goals; Highest Highest golden boots; Highest football MOTM; etc Number one in all relevant lists 6 Likes
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| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by energy37: 1:44pm On Jun 10 |
Spain, France, England are ahead of Germany in term of chances to win the world cup. Argentina remains a clear favourite. Portugal's coach is a minus to the team. Flangelo12: |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by mayor1814: 1:48pm On Jun 10 |
Offpoint1:Werey still dey chase ball but he no know sey ball don leave am... Penaldo tapinaldo for a reason  |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by mayor1814: 1:50pm On Jun 10 |
energy37:To me sha, France, Spain and Portugal have the best squads to this world cup... |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Mirasteel: 1:52pm On Jun 10*. Modified: 3:09pm On Jun 10 |
The G.O.AT of football. The most completed player. 1 Like |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by bluejay05: 1:57pm On Jun 10 |
energy37:Ghana have a better chance to win the world cup than England. That over hype team. Apart from Harry kane, every player in that team is average. The highest they can get to is the quarter finals. |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Pootle: 2:02pm On Jun 10 |
fifa short package fraud |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by cr7lomo: 2:06pm On Jun 10 |
Penalssi does what he knows how to do best.... penalty...no penalty...no world cup |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by judewrites: 2:08pm On Jun 10 |
mayor1814:Pele is still regarded as the greatest though...he won three world cups while Messi has only one. Messi can prove all doubters wrong by winning his second world cup. |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Pedrocross4568(m): 2:17pm On Jun 10 |
judewrites:Messi have nothing to prove again baba. He has done it all in style and he is the greatest of all time. End of discussion 4 Likes |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by BewareOf419: 2:17pm On Jun 10 |
Na penalty or penarity he scored. CR7 will score his own goal too tonight! |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by judewrites: 2:30pm On Jun 10 |
Pedrocross4568:Pele is still widely regarded as the GOAT.... But Messi arguably is the greatest footballer presently ALIVE on earth. |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by benardtotti(m): 2:39pm On Jun 10 |
Deollaa:This is a serious team ,unlike Senegal who couldn't beat usa or Saudi, they couldn't even score against Saudi. The way France and Norway will chew Senegal raw they will definitely stage another walk out just to avoid shame. |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by AcadaWriter0: 3:07pm On Jun 10 |
Absolutely! It's a fantastic day for football. Let's just have a look at the contenders. |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Doobie: 3:37pm On Jun 10 |
One and Only! Greatest of the Greatest!! 2 Likes |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by EmekaBlue(m): 4:28pm On Jun 10 |
Penalty. Young man those days don old |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Ebenezer2021(m): 8:29pm On Jun 10 |
Almiron please hope your moniker is active? I'll be needing your posts and comments oh especially when penaldo will be knocked out of the world cup |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by femi4: 6:56am On Jun 11 |
Beware 2026 wcup champ is back |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by mayor1814: 2:25pm On Jun 11 |
judewrites:Now lemme break it down for u... Pele was not the star man for Brazil in two of those world cup triumphs... 1958 & 1962 world cup victories by Brazil were led by greater performers such as Didi, Zico, Garrincha etc so it was only in 1970 world cup that Pele shone reason why he won only one golden ball compared to Messi two golden ball. The highest in the history of world cup. 1 Like |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Almiron(m): 3:11pm On Jun 12 |
Ebenezer2021:lol don't worry brother we will cook the fraud for the last time. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Messi Scores On Injury Return As Argentina Beat Iceland In World Cup Warm-Up by Ebenezer2021(m): 3:14pm On Jun 12 |
Almiron:Omo that man is finished. If you see the open chances he missed against Nigeria, he is even denying Ramos and other young and agile strikers opportunity and this is affecting the team all because of his ego. Omo if you see the way social media was dragging him ehn. Hopefully during knockout till quarter finals when they hopefully get eliminated I know for certain you'll create a post on it and I will be waiting. Thanks boss 1 Like |
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