- Brazil vs Argentina's international friendly match ended 1-0 in favor of Albicelestes
- Barcelona forward Lionel Messi scored the only goal which gave Argentina the win
- Messi was hailed by Argentine fans after scoring the goal that gave his nation the win
- Argentina ended up winning the Superclasico de las Americas courtesy of the Messi goal
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi scored an incredible goal on Friday night, November 15, which gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Brazil in a tough friendly encounter.
Both nations paraded their first team squad with Brazil having the likes of Willian, Gabriel Jesus, Firmino, while Argentina lined up Lionel Messi, Nicolas Otamendi and Rodrigo De Paul.
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Brazil had the first chance to score in this match when Arthur provided a superb pass for Gabriel Jesus in the 5th minute, but he was unable to beat goalkeeper Andrado.
Two minutes later, Argentina also had their chance to score when Lionel Messi set up Lucas Ocampus, but Liverpool goalie Alisson Becker saved the ball.
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Lionel Messi scored for Argentina in the 13th minute in a superb goal that goalkeeper Alisson Becker had no answer for.
The first half however ended 1-0 with Argentina national team taking the lead to the dressing room.
Brazil came out with another pattern of play in the second half, but they were unable to restore parity against Argentina as Lionel Messi's goal gave them 1-0 win.
Lionel Messi had earlier made a striking confession after revealing he does not want a life contract at Camp Nou despite his desire to remain at Barcelona.
The 32-year-old's future at the club remains uncertain when club President Josep Bartomeu revealed that their captain has a clause in his contract which enables him to leave at the end of the season.
Messi then eased pressure after stating he had no intention of leaving his boyhood club as Barca began preparations to him down with a life contract.
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