Lionel Messi scores on return as Argentina beat Iceland
Lionel Messi returned after 16 days out with a hamstring issue to score in Argentina's friendly against Iceland, boosting the team's World Cup preparations. Messi entered the match in the second half and found the net in the 70th minute.
Iceland held Argentina to a tight contest before conceding, struggling to contain the Argentine attack. The win gives Argentina a confidence boost as they test new tactics and integrate younger players ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
Coach Lionel Scaloni said the team will aim to maintain this momentum in the upcoming official matches.
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