Fans are going crazy about it, but Qatar 2022 is not here yet. Argentina can’t wait for the FIFA World Cup to start, but in the meantime they continue to enjoyLionel Messi‘sperformances before the big tournament gets underway.
Lionel Scaloni‘s sideset up a meeting with Honduras in an international friendly to continue preparing for the most anticipated competition of the year. La Albiceleste took control early in the game in front of a packed Hard Rock Stadium.
16 minutes into the game, Messisent a beautiful pass to Alejandro Gomez, who assisted Lautaro Martinez for the opener. Right before halftime, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar extended the lead for Argentina. In the second half, Messi scored a fantastic chip over Honduras goalkeeper Luis Lopez.
Watch: Lionel Messi scorestwice for Argentina vs Honduras
Messi’s first goal
Lionel Messi’s chip over the goalkeeper
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.
