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Messi finally scores, Argentina advances at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - From his thigh to his foot to the back of the net, Lionel Messi finally scored a goal at this year's World Cup.

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Messi finally scores, Argentina advances at World Cup

The exquisite strike from the Argentina great sparked the first of several celebrations from an animated Diego Maradona, who screamed, shouted and made obscene gestures - and raised concerns for his health.

Argentina staved off elimination with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria on Tuesday, getting a late goal from Marcos Rojo. Maradona showed both middle fingers to the crowd after the 86th-minute winner.