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Lionel Messi Nets Two Goals in Argentina Friendly vs. Nicaragua

Lionel Messi powered Argentina past Nicaragua in an international friendly on Friday, netting a pair of goals in a commanding 5–1 victory.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner broke a scoreless tie in the 36th minute. He darted around a slew of Argentina defenders before sliding a left-footed goal into the bottom right corner. The goal gave Argentina a lead it wouldn't relinquish.

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And who else? It's Lionel Messi, in typical magisterial form, skips past the Nicaraguan players and opens the scoreline for the hosts with a simple finish. pic.