VIDEO: The Argentines greeted the world champions, Messi scored the 800th goal in his career
It was emotional at the packed Monumental - the captain of the "gauchos" Lionel Messi welcomed the match between Argentina and Panama in tears.
One of the world's best football players did not hide his emotions when he went out onto the field together with his family and teammates, holding the "goddess" in his hands.
In the control match played in Buenos Aires, the Argentines celebrated with 2:0, the first goal was the work of Almada in the 78th minute after the assistance of Paredes.
The whole stadium chanted Lionel Messi, and he responded to the loyal audience with a beautiful goal from a free kick in the 89th minute.
That goal was also the anniversary of his 800th career total.
Lionel Andrés Messi's 800th goal. pic.twitter.com/4zR0VO2hx7
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