Messi scores in Iceland win, eyes 200th cap record
Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 as Lionel Messi converted a penalty, moving him one step closer to his 200th cap. Recovering from a left hamstring strain, the captain made an immediate impact after coming on in the 70th minute.
This victory marks Argentina's seventh consecutive win in friendly matches. Messi is peaking at the right time ahead of the World Cup.
The clash in Alabama added another chapter to the legendary career of the forward.
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