Argentina and Messi in tears: Leo played what was probably his last match in front of his home fans

Argentina beat Zambia 5-0 in emotional match

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Messi celebrates a goal with his players, Photo: Reuters
Messi celebrates a goal with his players, Photo: Reuters
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Buenos Aires and Argentina saw off Lionel Messi in tears - the "gauchos" defeated Zambia (5:0) in a friendly match on home soil last night, and it was also likely Messi's last match in the national team jersey in front of home fans.

Tears in the audience, tears in Messi's eyes, the entire stadium chanted for the best football player of the 21st century, probably the best of all time.

And Messi joined the scorers last night, scoring in the 43rd minute to make it 2:0. Previously, Julián Alvarez had given the "gauchos" the lead.

By the end of the match, goals were scored by Nicolas Otamendi from a penalty kick, Valentin Barco and Dominik Chanda, who scored an own goal.

Argentina is defending its World Cup title and will play in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Japan.

The World Championship is scheduled from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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