Lionel Messi's retirement did not have a long shelf life as he marked his return in style at the World Cup qualifiers game against Uruguay by scoring in their 1-0 win and the fans were more than pleased
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Uruguay. (All Pics/ AFP)
Lionel Messi's retirement did not have a long shelf life as he marked his return in style at the World Cup qualifiers game against Uruguay by scoring in their 1-0 win.
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Needless to say, Argentina fans were overjoyed to see their hero back on the international stage.
It did not stop there as fans stormed onto the field with one of them actually bowing down before touching his feet.
A fan greets Argentina's Lionel Messi during the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier
Fan who reached Argentina's Lionel Messi is forced off the pitch by the police
The Argentina striker had announced his international retirement at the Copa America 2016. After Argentina lost to Chile in the final again, Messi made his decision to hang his boots.
Messi not only came back to the national side but also scored the only goal in the match.
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