In what may have been his final World Cup qualifier on home soil, Lionel Messi delivered an unforgettable evening that blended emotion, artistry, and victory. Arriving at the stadium with his family, the football icon was met with a rapturous welcome from the crowd, his eyes glistening with emotion. Once the whistle blew, he turned sentiment into spectacle, scoring twice to mark the occasion in style.
The night belonged to Argentina, who swept aside Venezuela 3–0 at the historic stadium in Buenos Aires. Lautaro Martínez added the third goal shortly after coming on as a substitute, sealing a performance that was as dominant as it was decisive. Argentina controlled 77% of possession, fired 17 shots with nine on target, and did not allow their opponents a single effort on goal.
Messi opened the scoring in the first half with a deft chip that left the goalkeeper stranded. In the second half, the hosts pressed harder. A quick one-two with Rodrigo De Paul nearly brought him another, but the moment came later when Thiago Almada’s precise pass found him in space. With trademark composure, Messi slotted home his second, taking his tally for the national team to 114 goals.
After the final whistle, Messi stood before the stands, waving to the fans as camera flashes lit up the night. The applause and cheers rolled over him in waves, creating a scene that will be remembered as one of the most poignant chapters in football’s modern history.
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