Talismanic Argentina footballer Lionel Messi scored a goal during Brazil vs Argentina international friendly match on Friday (November 15). The Argentine forward scored in the 13th minute to give an early lead to Argentina. Netizens are hailing his efforts as he took just 13 minutes to score a goal on his Argentina return. He completed a three-month ban. Messi scored the first goal of BRA vs ARG friendlies during penalty after Brazillian defender Alex Sandro tripped Messi inside the box. Messi made no mistake and put Argentina in the front foot in the match with the goal. The video of Messi's goal started doing the rounds on social media.
Netizens were thrilled to witness the goal by Argentina's footballer legend. Twitterati hailed Messi for his performance. While some called his GOAT (Greatest of all time), others praised his skills to convert the penalty into a goal. Have a look at Messi's goal video and twitter reactions on the same below. Brazil vs Argentina, International Friendly 2019 Live Streaming & Match Time in IST: How to Watch Free Live Telecast of BRA vs ARG on TV & Free Online Stream Details of Friendlies Football Match in India.
Messi Scores!
Leo #Messi with the goal!
Argentina 1-0 up! pic.twitter.com/EGvgeUW2fJ
— Leo (@LeoMessiGoat_) November 15, 2019
Argentian in Lead!
Brasil perdendo// gol do Messi pic.twitter.com/ESXtaPt2ZA
— Ale (@AleSilva291) November 15, 2019
GOAT Messi!
Rebound from Penalty is Unfair on the Goalkeeper who is already saved the initial shot.
Alison done great to save the Pen from Messi but The GOAT takes the Rebound to score...
Brasil x Argentina #Jesus #ARGBRA #BRAxARG #MESSI pic.twitter.com/QDiv2kI2Rk
— Sakib (@Sakib511) November 15, 2019
Earlier, Brazil got a penalty kick in the 10th minute but Gabriel Jesus failed to score. The shot went wide. However, Argentina did not miss their penalty chance. Brazil vs Argentina match is undergoing in King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. Argentina are boosted by the return of their record goalscorer Leo Messi. Manager Scaloni will be eager to get a win against their arch-rivals and make a statement of intent. Brazil, on the other hand, are playing without Neymar and are winless since their Copa America final win earlier this year.
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