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

Photo: Getty Images /Daniel Jayo

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.

Photo: Getty Images / Daniel Jayo

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.

1 / 0
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
Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment