In Pictures: Messi returns for Argentina after FIFA World Cup win; scores 800th career goal

Lionel Messi returned to Argentina colours three months after winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 and scored from a free-kick as his team won the game 2-0.

Published : Mar 24, 2023 11:57 IST

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Look who’s back: Lionel Messi of Argentina enters the pitch in his first international game since the World Cup against Panama.

Photo: AP / Gustavo Garello

Off he goes: Argentina's Lionel Messi dribbles past Panamanian players during the international friendly.

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It’s a Bird... It’s a Plane... It’s Superman: Lionel Messi scores from the free-kick in what was his 99th international goal and 800th career goal.

Photo: Reuters / Agustin Marcarian

Are you not entertained? Messi celebrates scoring against Panama at the Monumental Stadium.

Photo: AP / Gustavo Garello

A trophy worth 36 years of wait: Messi hoists the FIFA World Cup trophy during a celebration ceremony at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Photo: Reuters/Agustin Marcarian

Campeone, Campeone, Ole ole ole: Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup with their families after the international friendly.

Photo: Reuters/Agustin Marcarian

The World Cup winning family: Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates celebrate with their families and World Cup trophies after the match

Photo: AP / Gustavo Garello

Messiah: Teammates lift up Messi during a celebration ceremony for the World Cup winners after the match against Panama.

Photo: Getty Images/Damiel Jayo

One with the Messi family: Lionel Messi celebrates the World Cup 2022 victory with his family after scoring and winning the international friendly against Panama.

Photo: Natacha Pisarenko

A thing of beauty: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the FIFA World Cup trophy in his hand at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.

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Look who’s back: Lionel Messi of Argentina enters the pitch in his first international game since the World Cup against Panama.
Photo: Getty Images /Daniel Jayo

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