Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off
Messi scored one and set up another as Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 in the South Americans' final game on home soil before launching the defence of their World Cup crown...
✨ Key Highlights
Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as Argentina comfortably defeated Zambia 5-0 in their final home match before defending their World Cup crown.
- Argentina secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Zambia.
- Key players included Lionel Messi, who scored, and Julian Alvarez, who opened the scoring.
- The match served as a send-off for the reigning World Cup champions ahead of the tournament in June.
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