Argentina stun World Champions Spain in friendly
A Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina rebounded from their World Cup flop to defeat world champions Spain 4-1 in a friendly in Buenos Aires.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the team's first goal against Spain during a friendly football match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on September 7. Argentina won 4-1.
The Barcelona star opened the scoring after just nine minutes and further goals from Gonzalo Higuain three minutes later and Carlos Tevez after 34 minutes gave the South Americans a stunning 3-0 lead at half-time.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
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