Video: Lionel Messi looking ready for Qatar 2022 with stunner for Argentina vs UAE
Lionel Messi and Argentina can't wait for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. If not, just look at the absolute stunner he scored in a friendly against UAE.
Lionel Messi and Argentina have been waiting for this year's FIFA World Cup for a long time. Now that Qatar 2022 is finally looming around, they look ready to try and reach the promised land. Or at least they're suggesting that in a friendly against UAE.
In their last warmup fixture ahead of the big tournament, Lionel Scaloni's men are comfortably in control. Messi provided Julian Alvarez with a perfect assist in the opener, with Angel Di Maria later extending the lead with a brace.
But the Paris Saint-Germain star wanted to get on the scoresheet as well, and he made sure of doing so shortly before the halftime. Check out here Messi's stunning goal against UAE.
Video: Messi scores stunner for Argentina vs. UAE
Messi wasn't satisfied with his team's comfortable lead, he also had to get his name among the game's goalscorers. With a powerful shot inside the box, he put Argentina 4-0.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
