Argentina defeated Honduras 3-0 in a friendly in Miami thanks in large part to Lionel Messi, who was in outstanding form.
Messi contributed to each of the three goals.
His incredible pre-assist, which allowed Lautaro Martinez to make it 1-0, was what got Lionel Scaloni’s team going.
Messi was the star of the show at that time.
Giovani Lo Celso, a standout for Paris Saint-Germain, easily converted a penalty after his exquisite pass to him resulted in one.
His amazing chip in the second half made it 3-0.
Deiby Flores’ startling shoulder tackle, which caught the 35-year-old in the face, utterly floored Messi. Messi was suffering from pain on the ground, and his Argentine teammates were furious.
Several of them confronted Flores for his brutal tackle, with Rodrigo De Paul leading the way. It demonstrated how devotedly this Argentina team loves and wants to defend Messi.
You don't mess with Lionel Messi with Argentina. Rodrigo De Paul and the team on the scene.pic.twitter.com/cnmJ0z0hdW
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) September 24, 2022