Messi's double goal after the substitution, Argentina's victory

Messi's famous celebration after the goal. Photo: AFP

Sick with the flu, not feeling well, not able to play - this is the bad news Argentina fans heard about Lionel Messi before the match against Jamaica. Was not even in Lionel Scaloni's starting XI.

However, PSG star Messi entered the field as a replacement for Lautaro Martinez in the 56th minute of the match, bringing smiles to the fans' faces. And finished the match by showing magic.

When the game was waiting for the final whistle, Messi scored two goals in three minutes to defeat the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. His brace sealed Argentina's 3-0 win over Jamaica. Before this, Julian Alvarez scored the first goal for Argentina in the 13th minute of the match.

Messi brought speed to the game after entering the field. Argentina attacked Jamaica's defense several times. However, it was not possible to break the solid defense of the opponent and get a goal.

In the end, Messi could not be held back. Scored 2 goals in a single effort. In the 86th minute, the Argentinian wizard scored with a strong shot from outside the D box. 2 minutes later Messi-magic again. Now free-kick. Scored a great low shot. Messi also earned the free-kick.

Messi also touched the milestone of 90 goals in Argentina's jersey with these 2 goals. He scored two goals in two consecutive matches. Earlier, he also scored 2 goals in the match against Honduras.

Messi has scored 9 goals in the last three games in Argentina jersey. The PSG star scored five times against Estonia last June.

Argentina had no trouble scoring early against Jamaica even with Messi substituted. Alvarez gave the team the lead in the 13th minute of the match after receiving the ball from Martinez.

However, if this goal is excluded, Argentina could not match themselves in the first half. The Argentine forwards could not score from the opportunities that were created. However, after the break, the scenario of the match changed when Messi came on.

Argentina remained undefeated in 35 matches with this World Cup preparation match. They can reach Italy if they win only 2 more matches. The Azzurri, who are unbeaten in 37 matches, are now on top. Argentina completed their preparations before the World Cup with this match.

They will play their last warm-up match against the United Arab Emirates ahead of the World Cup. However, Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni will have to select the squad with these international break matches. Messi's Argentina will start their World Cup campaign with a match against Saudi Arabia on November 22.