LIONEL MESSI scored a stunning goal to help Argentina to a 2-0 win over Australia on Thursday.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner broke the deadlock just one minute and 19 seconds into the clash.
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After winning the ball in midfield, Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez set the ball to Messi on the edge of the box.
The former Barcelona star then wrong-footed a defender before shifting the ball onto his left and curling a spectacular strike into the top-left corner.
It was the first time Messi had ever scored within the opening two minutes of a match.
Fans were left stunned by the goal and many took to social media to react.
One person wrote: “He’s just too good.”
Another added: “What a strike!”
While a third said: “Even I have to admit… that was a fine goal.”
German Pezzella doubled Argentina’s advantage as the world champions went on to claim a 2-0 win over Australia.
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However, some fans were left with mixed emotions after realising Messi will not play in Europe next season.
One commented: “I’m not ready to not see this man in Europe anymore. He still has a lot more to give.”
Another wrote: “I can’t cope with the fact that he’s moving to MLS. He can start for any team in the world.”
A third added: “This man is going to play in the MLS in a month…. Why.”
While another joked: “Pretty good for an MLS player.”
Messi completed a shock free transfer to David Beckham’s Inter Miami last week.
The 35-year-old received interest from the Saudi Pro League and former club Barcelona, but he chose to join the MLS side because he wanted to “live football in a different way”.