VIDEO: Messi’s superb international break with Argentina
Lionel Messi experienced a memorable international break with Argentina in June. He starred in both the victories over Italy and Estonia. Take a look at his highlights.
Lionel Messi has been heavily criticised during his career for not performing for Argentina. However, he silenced some of those critics during this international break.
First, he starred in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on 1st June. He did not score, but he was man of the match in the game. Then, his side faced Estonia in a friendly at the El Sadar stadium in Pamplona, northern Spain. He was on fire in that one as he scored all five goals in the 5-0 win.
Take a look at Messi's best moments from the international break in the video above! Messi has scored 86 goals and provided 38 assists in his 162 appearances for the national team.