Published on 11:04 AM, September 02, 2016
Football: Argentina fans show their love for Messi
Goal.com
The Barcelona wizard wasted no time in announcing his return to international football after ending his short-lived retirement, breaking the Celeste open in the first half
Lionel Messi struck the only goal of the game as 10-man Argentina secured a 1-0 win over rivals Uruguay in World Cup qualifying.
Just over two months after retiring from international football, a decision he later reversed, Messi was the hero for Argentina in Mendoza.
The win sends Argentina above Uruguay and to the top of the qualification standings after seven games.
Here are some of the images of fans expressing their love for Leo.
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