Lionel Messi took just 80 seconds to get on the scoresheet as the Argentina star scored a stunning goal for his country against Australia - the fastest goal in his highly-decorated career.
Messi, setting foot on the pitch for the first time since his move to MLS side Inter Miami, punished the Socceroos for giving him a yard of space on the edge of the area, finishing low passed Mat Ryan.
It was a textbook finish for the 35-year-old as the World Cup champions fielded a strong side to face an opponent they beat in the last-16 of the tournament in Qatar.
Argentina are undertaking a post-season tour of Asia, and will take on Indonesia in Jakarta on Monday.
Messi arrived in the Far East having waved goodbye to Paris-Saint Germain following his two-year stint in the French capital.
Cidknouz
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Messi to PSG fans after that performance for Argentina, a home is better than a house.
ElenaLopez
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If messi is happy u will see magical from the Goat ๐
Defootballer07
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Referee blows whistle Messi scores Referee - Wow...Messiiiii....just now nowww??
Vakciprtz
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God's touch Messi
CurenT
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That's why he's the GOAT ๐ Nothing much
Wewouldbefine
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Fastest goal, record Messi , fastest assist 5 seconds Messi oops ๐ฌ Messi Iโm happy to be your fan for real
AbrahamSando1
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If you make Messi happy, he'll definitely make you smile ๐๐๐
Tabestz
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And psg fans were booing him cuz they know he is very quiet ,humble and wonโt reply back but I bet if it was zalatan, cantona,Roy keane or Pepe they would not even dare to stare him
Shmonny
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He took the national duty seriously!๐ฅ
gbotemioluwa
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Be careful if he's smiling ,it's a dangerous smile ever โค๏ธ
pizbdnost
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When I heard Messi playing game my heart filed with joy and happiness, he made me love football more
Chap Kim
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PSG now be like why didn't he shows that here
Pikin90
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You mean having escaped the toxic relationship he had with PSG and their French fans not waved goodbye .... Classical Messi
Pikin90
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PSG now be like why didn't he shows that here
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Because he was not given the full control, Mbappe was the leader too small to lead Messi and Neymar, those two should not have played for Mbappe, it should have been the other way round