Mueez Ajao
– Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina produced a comfortable 3-0 win over Honduras to extend their unbeaten run to 34 games.
– The 35-year-old was at the centre of the action for the opener, lobbing the ball over the defence to Papu Gomez, who gifted Lautaro Martinez a tap-in.
– Messi doubled Argentina’s goal tally with a coolly taken penalty.
Also Read: Magical Messi fires PSG past Lyon
– The Paris St-Germain forward added a third with a superb chip over the keeper’s head after a defensive mix-up.
– Two-time World Cup champions Argentina, who are among favourites for this year’s tournament, open their campaign in Qatar against Saudi Arabia on 22 November.
– They play Jamaica on Wednesday in their final game before the tournament.
⚽ @Argentina 🇦🇷 3 (Lautaro Martínez y Lionel Messi x2) 🆚 #Honduras 🇭🇳 0
👉 ¡Final del partido!
🔜 El elenco argentino jugará el próximo martes ante #Jamaica 🇯🇲
¡#VamosArgentina! 💪 pic.twitter.com/afitU9pOaM
— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) September 24, 2022
