2023-06-15 18:22:54
In Beijing Lionel Messi is still increasing his popularity rating with the Chinese. Welcomed by a huge crowd at the airport last Saturday, the Pulga donned the Argentinian jersey this Thursday to face Australia in a friendly match. He didn’t take long to ignite the Workers’ Stadium, where 68,000 spectators came to admire the Albiceleste. After just 1:19, he cleared an Australian defender and moved into a striking position just outside the penalty area. The Socceroos keeper couldn’t do anything. It is the fastest goal of the Argentine’s career.
The PSG striker, who will leave the club free on June 30, scored the previous fastest goal of his career against Chelsea in the Champions League on March 14, 2018. He scored after 2 minutes and 9 seconds. In selection his fastest achievement dates back to 2014 against Nigeria. He had scored after 2 minutes 46 of play.
The meeting against Australia was the first international match in China for three years, the country having practiced heavy restrictions to fight against the Covid. The world champions, who won 2-0, will continue their tour of Asia with a match against Indonesia in Jakarta on June 19. But without Messi who is now on vacation.
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