Messi delivers an assist against Angola and extends his scoring streak

Argentina travelled for a friendly against Angola and fielded a notably strong lineup. One of the team’s key leaders once again showcased his brilliance.

Details: Late in the first half, Argentina broke the deadlock. Lautaro Martínez found the net, with captain Lionel Messi providing the assist. Messi is now on an eight-match run with goal contributions. Over this stretch, he has scored nine goals and supplied nine assists.

Reminder: When the Argentina team bus pulled up, Angolan supporters nearly lost their minds, chanting “Messi, Messi” at the top of their lungs, desperate to catch a glimpse of the legendary Leo Messi before kickoff.