<img title="Lionel Messi" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/nov/messi16nov.jpg" alt="Lionel Messi" /> Lionel Messi. Pic/ AFP
Lionel Messi scores a magnificent free kick to help Argentina defeat their South American rivals Colombia 3-0 in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier today.
Argentina's captain and star striker opened the scoring for the team in the 10th minute with a free kick from 30 yards.
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He later set up two goals for his teammates - Lucas Prato's header in the 20th minute and Angel di Maria's final goal in the closing stages to help secure three points.
With this win the two-time FIFA World Cup champs move into fifth place and a chance to qualify for the 2018 World Cup with six games remaining.

Lionel Messi scores a magnificent free kick to help Argentina defeat their South American rivals Colombia 3-0 in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier today

Watch video: Messi's majestic free kick helps Argentina thump Colombia

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Lionel Messi scores a magnificent free kick to help Argentina defeat their South American rivals Colombia 3-0 in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier today

Watch video: Messi's majestic free kick helps Argentina thump Colombia

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