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Messi Scores in Alabama Debut Ahead of World Cup

Updated 2026-06-10 03:55 UTC 1 source Positive

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi made a successful return to the pitch, scoring from the penalty spot in his team's 3-0 victory over Iceland. The goal came during a cameo appearance ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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Argentine legend Messi, who is working his way back from muscle fatigue ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup, came on in the 70th minute and scored from the penalty spot right after in his team's 3-0 win over Iceland.
2026-06-10 04:33 UTC
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