The 38-year-old put in a masterclass of a performance in Argentina’s opening game against Algeria, scoring all three goals in their 3-0 win.
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Argentina have the chance to put one foot in the round of 32 in the early stages of their game against Ralf Rangnick’s Austria.
After VAR review, the referee decided to point to the penalty spot after Xaver Schlager and Stefan Posch both went sliding in on Lautaro Martinez.
Messi stepped up in front of the expectant Argentina fans but surprisingly put his spot-kick well wide. Perhaps he is human after all!