Soccer-Messi praises home fans in possible farewell before World Cup

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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Lionel Messi paid tribute to Argentina fans in what could be their last home game before November’s World Cup finals and said the raucous support in their 3-0 win over Venezuela was vital in preserving his happiness.

“I didn’t expect anything less of people, of the union between the Argentina public and this team,” Messi said after their comfortable win at Boca Juniors’ Bombonera stadium.

Argentina fans revere Messi, and all the more so since he led them to the Copa America in 2021 - their first major international honour in 28 years. Friday's game marked Messi's return to the national side after being rested for Argentina’s previous two World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.

Messi chested down a pass from Angel Di Maria and although he didn’t connect cleanly it was enough to beat Venezuela's diving goalkeeper.

 

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