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Messi leads Argentina to 2-0 win vs. Angola in pre-World Cup friendly
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Lionel was on the pitch and helped his country to victory in Africa.

Lionel Messi shone in his nation’s 2-0 triumph away from home vs. Angola as the Argentinian superstar scored and assisted. Lautaro Martinez netted the other goal for Argentina’s victory in the pre-World Cup friendly played in Africa.

Angola, who were celebrating the 50th anniversary of their independence from Portugal, started the match better in front of 50,000 supporters at the stadium, but Geronimo Rulli denied them a goal with brilliant saves.

Their goalkeeper also denied Messi but was left helpless near the end of the 1st half when Lisandro scored after Lionel’s assist in the 44th minute.

Near the end of the match, the Argentinian superstar Messi also scored as he netted from 10 yards in the 82nd minute. That ended the calendar year for Argentina as the nation is 2nd in the world rankings, and now the focus is on the summer when the World Cup will be held in North America.

Now, Lionel Messi must return to the USA when his team, Inter Miami, will have a match as the playoffs in the MLS begin.