Messi wondergoal decides battle of South American powerhouses

A Lionel Messi wondergoal saw Argentina narrowly edge out Brazil 1-0 in today's friendly international in Doha to register their first win over their arch-rivals in five years.

Messi wondergoal decides battle of South American powerhouses

A Lionel Messi wondergoal saw Argentina narrowly edge out Brazil 1-0 in today's friendly international in Doha to register their first win over their arch-rivals in five years.

Messi settled an even contest in the final minute, the Barcelona star picking up Ezequiel Lavezzi's pass before slaloming past four defenders and stroking the ball into the corner of the net.

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