Messi dubs Argentina's homecoming 'the best thing' after 800th goal
The Straits Times|March 25, 2023
The 800th goal of Lionel Messi's career could not have come at a better time as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday.
Messi dubs Argentina's homecoming 'the best thing' after 800th goal

His stunning free kick in the dying minutes was a perfect ending after 21-year-old Major League Soccer sensation Thiago Almada gave a glimpse of what the future holds with his first goal for the national team in only his third appearance.

It was an emotional night as fireworks crackled overhead before kick-off at the impressive Monumental Stadium where the 83,000 lucky fans who managed to get tickets among the more than 1.5 created an million who tried electric atmosphere.

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