Messi 2 goals, accosted twice, Argentina tops Jamaica 3-0

Published September 27, 2022 8:15 PM

By RONALD BLUM
AP Sports Writer

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored two goals and was twice accosted by fans running on the field as Argentina extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches over three years by beating Jamaica 3-0 in its next-to-last World Cup warmup match. Julián Álvarez put Argentina ahead in the 13th minute. Messi entered in the 56th and increased his career total to 90 goals in 164 international appearances. A fan sprinted onto the field in the 65th minute trying to take a photo and another after Messi’s first goal asked for a signature, which the star started to scrawl as the spectator was tackled.

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