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Messi scores on return from injury as Argentina defeats Iceland in World Cup warm-up
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Lionel Messi scored within minutes of his return from injury, helping Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Iceland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Auburn, Alabama. Messi, who started on the bench due to muscle fatigue, entered the game in the final quarter and scored his 117th international goal. Valentin Barco opened the scoring for Argentina, and Thiago Almada added a third goal after a pass from Messi. Argentina will begin their World Cup defense against Algeria on June 16, followed by matches against Austria and Jordan in Group J.
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