Messi scores and assists, Argentina wins special match

Lionel Messi made his mark with a goal and an assist to help Argentina beat the host 2-0, in a friendly match to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Angola.

Watch video of Messi's classy performance against Angola

Messi received a special shirt from President Joao Lourenco to mark the 50th anniversary of Angola's Independence Day

Argentina starting lineup

The away team played better thanks to their quality players.

Messi is always the focus of Argentina's attacks.

At the end of the first half, Messi passed the ball delicately to Lautaro Martinez who scored from a cross-angle to open the score.

The second half started with some exciting attacks.

Messi was well taken care of by the opposing defenders

However, the 38-year-old striker still scored at the end of the match, after Lautaro's return pass.

Easy victory of the World Cup defending champion

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